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HelpTest ID BLOD1236 BABESIA SPECIES, NUCLEIC ACID DETECTION
Performing Lab
Amber Valley, Infectious Diseases Lab
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender EDTA Whole Blood (Heparinized blood will be rejected as it can inhibit the PCR)
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | NA |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1 mL |
| Minimum Volume | 500 uL |
CPT
87798
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Friday
Methodology
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
AKA
Babesia PCR