Babesia duncani (WA1) Antibody (IgG), IFA

Babesia duncani (WA1) Antibody (IgG), IFA

Test Code

17231
86753
17231
86753
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Clinical Significance

Babesia duncani (WA1) Antibody (IgG), IFA - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Babesia duncani, also known as WA1, causes symptoms similar to those seen in cases of babesiosis caused by Babesia microti. Most of the documented cases have occurred in the Pacific Northwest.

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Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

<1:256 titer

Interpretive Criteria

<1:256Antibody Not Detected
≥1:256Antibody Detected

Alternative Name(s)

WA 1 IgG Antibody, IFA,WA-1 IgG Antibody, IFA,Babesia duncani IgG Antibody, IFA

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Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

<1:256 titer

Interpretive Criteria
<1:256Antibody Not Detected
≥1:256Antibody Detected

Alternative Name(s)

WA 1 IgG Antibody, IFA,WA-1 IgG Antibody, IFA,Babesia duncani IgG Antibody, IFA
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
    Refrigerated: 14 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

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0.5 mL serum
0.2 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
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Clinical Significance

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