Babesia microti DNA, Real-Time PCR

Babesia microti DNA, Real-Time PCR

Test Code

37314
87469
37314
87469
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Babesia microti DNA, Real-Time PCR - This test is intended for the qualitative detection of Babesia microti DNA in whole blood or ticks. Babesia microti is a protozoan parasite that infects red blood cells and causes Babesiosis. Transmission to humans occurs primarily through the bite of an infected Ixodes scapularis or Ixodes pacificus tick, occasionally through transfusion of contaminated blood products, and rarely through organ transplantation or from an infected mother to her baby during pregnancy or delivery.

Clinical diagnosis of human babesiosis can be difficult, especially in the early stages. ...

Test Resources

Test FAQ

Lyme Disease Testing

Algorithm

An Approach to the Differential Diagnosis of Tick-borne Diseases

Algorithm

Serological Test Selection for the Differential Diagnosis of Tick-borne Diseases Based on Geographic Origin and Symptoms of Infection

Topic Brief

Tick-borne Disease: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Babesiosis

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Babesiosis
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.7 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or
1 tick (in 70% ethanol) submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Whole blood
    Room temperature: 48 hours
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 30 days

    Tick
    Room temperature: 48 hours
    Refrigerated: 7 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
0.7 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or
1 tick (in 70% ethanol) submitted in a sterile, leak-proof container
0.5 mL
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Tick
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Service Area must be determined
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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