Babesia microti IgG IFA
Babesia microti IgG and IgM assays are used to detect infection of the tick-borne protozoan Babesia microti, specifically in cases of diagnostic uncertainty or suspected chronic infection. The assays are performed by indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) methods. Titer values above the reference intervals are considered evidence of current (IgG or IgM) or past (IgG) infection.
ProcedureHuman IgG antibody to Babesia microti (B. microti) antigens are detected by indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) assay. Briefly, a slide well coated with fixed, infected red blood cells are incubated with diluted human serum. If specific
B. microti antibodies are present, they remain bound, are then labeled by an antibody conjugate and finally detected by fluorescence microscopy.
Sera from patients shown to have been infected by other tick-borne pathogens, Babesia duncani, Rickettsia rickettsii and Borrelia burgdorferi, were screened and found negative by the B. microti IgG IFA.
1-5 business days from receipt of specimen
| Specimen Type | Test Code | CPT Code | NY Approved | Volume | Assay Range | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| serum | 95325 | 86753 | Yes | 2 mL (min. 0.5 mL) |
1:64 - 1:1,024 titer |
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Ship Monday through Friday. Friday shipments must be labeled for Saturday delivery. All specimens must be labeled with patient's name and collection date. A Eurofins Viracor test requisition form must accompany each specimen. Ship specimens FedEx Priority Overnight to: Eurofins Viracor, 18000 W 99th St. Ste, #10, Lenexa, KS 66219.
Causes for Rejection
Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling, or specimen types other than those listed.
Specimens are approved for testing in New York only when indicated in the Specimen Information field above.
The CPT codes provided are based on Eurofins Viracor's interpretation of the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Questions regarding coding should be addressed to your local Medicare carrier. Eurofins Viracor assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes illustrated in this material.
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