ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0093049: Babesia microti Antibody, IgG by IFA |
| Test Mnemonic: BAB IGG | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Wed *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-8 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL plain red or SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.05 mL serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Acute and convalescent specimens must be labeled as such; parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Please mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent." *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Lipemic, hemolyzed, or bacterially contaminated specimens. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) *ExistStability> |
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#ExistRefRange> < 1:16 Negative - No significant level of detectable Babesia IgG antibody. 1:16 Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. > 1:16 Positive - IgG antibody to Babesia detected, which may indicate a current or past infection. *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
Please refer to Statement A in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. *ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86753 |