Babesia Species by PCR
| Abbrev Code: | BABPCR | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6677 | Order Name: | Babesia Species by PCR |
| Methodology: | Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87798 x1, 87469 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-3 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Serum, plasma or heparinized specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Whole blood. Do not process. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 24 hours at room temperature; 1 week refrigerated; 30 days frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2008665 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | This PCR test detects nucleic acid from B microti and detects but does not differentiate between B. duncani, B divergens, strain MO-1 and strain EU-1. |
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