Babesia Microti IgG & IgM Abs
Test Mnemonic
BMICGM
CPT Codes
- 86753 - QTY (2)
Includes
- Babesia microti IgG Abs
- Babesia microti IgM Abs
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Remove serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens MUST be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Please mark specimens plainly as ACUTE or CONVALESCENT. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) |
Special Info
Bacterially contaminated, hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Useful if Giemsa stain is negative, but high suspicion of babesiosis exists. Will not detect B. duncani or strain M0-1.