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Babesia microti Antibodies, IgG/IgM IFA

Order Name Babesia IgG/IgM
Test Number: 5613547
Revision Date 08/29/2023
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Babesia microti IgG
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) 16117-4 
Babesia microti IgM
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) 16118-2 
Babesia Comment
Comment n/a 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 mL (0.2 mL) Serum Clot Activator (SST or Red No-Gel) Refrigerated
Instructions Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Specimen Storage: Refrigerated
Collection: If tube other than a gel-barrier is used, transfer separated serum to a labeled plastic transport tube. Do not freeze gel-barrier tube, pour off serum first.
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days (Freeze/Thaw Cycle: 4x)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 2 - 4 days  
Performing Labcorp Test Code 138315 
Notes Labcorp Test Code: 138315
CPT Code(s) 86753x2
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