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