Babesia microti Antibodies, IgG and IgM
Also known as: Babesia Antibody, Babesia IgM, IgG, Tickborne
Use
This test is a screening assay for Babesia microti infection or exposure.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The diagnosis of acute babesiosis cannot be confirmed solely by the presence of Babesia antibody in a serum sample collected at a single time point. Antibody detection by serologic testing can provide supportive evidence for the diagnosis of babesiosis but does not reliably distinguish between active and prior infection.
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunofluorescence)
Biomarkers
Babesia microti IgG
ProteinBabesia microti IgM
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 88728-1 - B microti IgG+IgM Pnl Ser IF
- 16117-4 - B microti IgG Titr Ser
- 16118-2 - B microti IgM Titr Ser
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube or serum transfer tube
Collection Instructions
If tube other than a gel-barrier tube is used, transfer separated serum to a labeled plastic transport tube. Do not freeze gel-barrier tube; pour off serum first.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Extensive hemolysis; lipemia; clotted specimen; quantity not sufficient for analysis; leaking or broken tube; frozen gel-barrier tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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