Test Details

Mnemonic

BMABT

Ordering Code

3401136

CPT-4 Code(s)

86753 x 2, plus 86317 for each titer, at additional cost

Specimen Information

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Serum: Red top

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Immunofluorescence assay
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Reference Range

Babesia microti Ab (IgG), Screen Not Detected
Babesia microti Ab (IgM), Screen Not Detected
Babesia microti Ab (IgG), Titer <1:64
Babesia microti Ab (IgM), Titer <1:20
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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