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Additional Information
This test includes the detection of Babesia in blood. If a positive result is obtained, the test should not be reordered for at least 90 days to prevent false positive results.
Collection Container
Lavender (EDTA)
Specimen Required
Whole blood
Specimen Volume
4 mL
Minimum Specimen Volume
1 mL
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature, refrigerated or frozen
Specimen Stability
4°C up to 5 days, -20°C: 6 weeks
Reasons for Rejection
Excessive delay in transport; shared specimen; wrong tube, mislabeled specimens, insufficient quantity
Methodology
Real-time PCR with Thermal Melt analysis
Turnaround Time
5 days
Reference Ranges
Not detected
CPT Code
87798
EMR Interface Order Code
69580