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Babesia Species by PCR

Order Name Babesia PCR
Test Number: 3900799
Revision Date 12/10/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Babesia Species by PCR
Polymerase Chain Reaction  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
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
Specimen Storage: Refrigerate
Specimen Collection: Not Available
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: Unstable
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 3-4 days  
Performing Labcorp Test Code 138318 
Notes Labcorp Test Code: 138318
CPT Code(s) 87798
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