Babesia Microti IgG Antibody (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- Lab Code
- 291
- External Test Id
- BABG
- Description
Useful For:
- An adjunct in the diagnosis of babesiosis
- Follow-up of documented babesiosis
Testing Algorithm:
- Synonyms
- Babesiosis Serology, BABG
Interpretation
- Method
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
- Ref. Range Notes
Reference Value: <1:64
- Reference values apply to all ages.
Interpretation: A positive result of an indirect fluorescent antibody test (titer > or =1:64) suggests current or previous infection with Babesia microti. In general, the higher the titer, the more likely it is that the patient has an active infection. Patients with documented infections have usually had titers ranging from 1:320 to 1:2560.
- Interferences and Limitations
Cautions:
Previous episodes of babesiosis may produce a positive serologic result.
In selected cases, documentation of infection may be attempted by animal inoculation or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods.
Performance characteristics have not been established for the following specimen characteristics: Lipemic, Hemolyzed.
- Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
-
3 mL blood in GOLD SST or RED TOP tube
- Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days; Frozen: 14 days; Ambient: Unacceptable.
Reject Due To: Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, heat-inactivated specimen.
- Quantity
-
requested: 0.5 mL serum
minimum: 0.4 mL serum
Processing
- Processing
Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.
Login: SPMSND-;REFRIG
- MSNDTO: MAYO
- MSPTYP: SRM
- MTSTRQ: ;Babesia microti IgG Antibodies (Mayo Test BABG)
Sendouts:
- Order Mayo Test: BABG.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days; Frozen: 14 days; Ambient: Unacceptable.
Reject Due To: Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, heat-inactivated specimen.
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Performing Location(s)
-
Sendout Mayo Clinic Laboratories (Superior Drive)
800-533-17103050 Superior Drive NW
Rochester, MN 55901 - Frequency
- Performed: Monday through Friday. Report Available: 14 days.
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- Billing Comments
CPT: 86753
- LOINC