Babesia microti Antibody, IgG by IFA
| CPT Code(s): | 86753 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), green (heparin), and yellow (ACD). Specimen Preparation:Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.05 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent." Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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