Babesia Species by PCR
Order Name
Babesia PCR
Test Number: 3900799
Revision Date 04/04/2024
Test Number: 3900799
Revision Date 04/04/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Babesia Species by PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.2 mL) | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube OR yellow-top (ACD) tube Minimum Volume 0.2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Storage: Refrigerate Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: Unstable |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3-4 days |
| CPT Code(s) | 87798 |
| Internal Comments | 3/24/2017 - Added to RML Online - JLS 8/21/17 Change in CPT code from 87798x2 to 87798. - JK 02/15/19: Updated unacceptable conditions - SN 08/09/20: Updated TAT -SN 6/13/22 CPT changed from 87798 to 87798x2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |