Babesia duncani (WA1) Antibody (IgG), IFA

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Order Misc Quest Test Code17231X.


Test Code
WA1IGG


Quest Code
17231


Alias/See Also
Babesia-like WA1
Duncani


CPT Codes
86753

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


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

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

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days


Reference Range
<1:256 titer

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


Clinical Significance
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042



Last Updated: August 13, 2019


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