Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Synonyms
Human Babesiosis; Babesiosis IgG & IgM
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 72 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Serum
CPT Codes
86753 (x2)
Revised
09-26-22