Babesia duncani (WA1) IgG Ab
Order Name
B duncani IgG
Test Number: 6908061
Revision Date 02/22/2024
Test Number: 6908061
Revision Date 02/22/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Babesia duncani (WA1) IgG Ab
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Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) | 41415-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of venipuncture. Send serum in a plastic transfer tube. Cause for Rejection: Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric samples. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 5 days, Refrigerated : 5 days, Frozen: 1 year |
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| Expected TAT | 7 - 14 days | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 832621 Temporary using 820600 due to reagent issues. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes | Labcorp code 832621 Babesia duncani IgG, WA1 Ab will temporarily be made non-orderable due to a kit shortage. Replacement test: 820600 Babesia duncani WA1 IgG IFA (scheduled to be reactivated February 22, 2024). Note Some results will not be reported see below.
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| CPT Code(s) | 86753 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lab Section | Reference Lab | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||