Babesia microti DNA, Real-Time PCR QBMQL
| Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
|---|---|
| Synonym | Babesiosis |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 3 mL whole blood collected in lavender (EDTA) top tube or 1 tick (in 70% ethanol) submitted in a sterile leak-proof container. |
| Transport | Transfer 0.7 mL whole blood refrigerated (Min: 0.5). |
| Stability | Whole Blood Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days Tick and CSF Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions |
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| Schedule | Mon-Sat; Report available: 4-5 days |
| Billing Code | 9011101 |
| CPTCode | 87469 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
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