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Test Name:
Babesia microti IgG and IgM Antibodies, by IFA
- SBMF No:
44644 - Performance Lab Name:
ARUP Laboratories - Test Mnemonic:
BAB MIC AB - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
86753x2 - LOINC Code:
16117-4; 16118-2 - Ref Lab Test No:
0093048 - Test Includes:
Babesia microti IgG Antibody
Babesia microti IgM Antibody - Also See:
44642 Babesia microti IgG Antibody, by IFA
44643 Babesia microti IgM Antibody, by IFA - Spec Type:
Serum - Spec Container:
Gold top (SST) or red top (serum) tube - Pref Vol:
1.0 mL - Min Vol:
0.1 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture
Parallel testing is preferred
Label samples as: "acute" or "convalescent"
Convalescent samples must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute samples - Spec Process:
Clot 30 minutes
Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
Immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
After separation from cells:
48 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
2 weeks refrigerated (2-8°C)
1 year frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Spec Reject:
Bacterially contaminated, hemolyzed or lipemic sample - Spec Remarks:
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection - Methodology:
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA) - Clinical Significance:
Refer to:
- Reference Range:
Babesia microti Antibody, IgG by IFA
< 1:16 Negative - No significant level of detectable Babesia IgG antibody.
1:16 Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
> 1:16 Positive - IgG antibody to Babesia detected, which may indicate a current or previous infection.Babesia microti Antibody, IgM by IFA
< 1:20 Negative - No significant level of detectable Babesia IgM antibody.
1:20 Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
> 1:20 Positive - IgM antibody to Babesia detected, which may indicate a current or recent infection. - Additional Test Info:
ASR Compliance Statement:
Analyte specific reagents (ASR) are used in many laboratory tests necessary for standard medical care and generally do not require U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval or clearance. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. This test should not be regarded as investigational or for research use. - Day Run:
Wed - Time Reported:
2-10 days - Test Type:
INFECTIOUS ANTIBODY
