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Test Code
BDAG
Test Name
Babesia duncani (WA1) Antibody IgG
CPT Codes
86753
Expected Turnaround Time
13 - 14 days
Clinical Utility
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.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a LabCorp pp transpak frozen purple tube.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

5 days

Refrigerated

5 days

Frozen

1 year
Causes for Rejection
  • Grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric samples
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, 5 times per week
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