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Test Directory Babesia duncani (WA1) Antibody (IgG), IFA

Babesia duncani (WA1) Antibody (IgG), IFA

Test Summary

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

N/A

Order Code

WA1IGG

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB6412

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86753

Billing Code

670771

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

<1:256 titer

Interpretive Criteria

<1:256	Antibody Not Detected
≥1:256	Antibody Detected

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days