Test Details
Mnemonic
BAGMQ
Ordering Code
3702425
CPT-4 Code(s)
86753 x 2
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
None
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay
Reference Range
Babesia microti IgG Ab <1:64
Babesia microti IgM Ab <1:20
Babesia microti IgM Ab <1:20
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes