Epic Code LAB1231972 Babesia microti Antibodies, IgG/IgM

Test Name Alias

LAB1231529 | Quest: 34300 | XBMAB | Babesia microti IgG and IgM Antibodies, Human Babesiosis,Babesiosis IgG & IgM

Interface Order Alias

1231972

Clinical Information

abesia microti Antibodies (IgG, IgM), IFA - Babesia serological testing is used to diagnose infection by the Babesia tick-borne protozoan. Infection may cause hemolytic anemia.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.
Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells . Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F).

In-Lab Processing

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F).

Transport: 1.0 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F) (Minimum: 0.1 mL)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport: 1.0 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F) (Minimum: 0.1 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Specimens not collected or processed as indicated.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 72 hours
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 30 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Test Frequency

Performed: Monday- Friday
Results available in 3 days.

Reference Range

*Babesia microti* Antibodies IgG	<1:64
*Babesia microti* Antibodies IgM	<1:20

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

CPT

86753 x 2.

LOINC

Unavailable

Reviewed Date

11/1/2025

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