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Microbiology Laboratory Tests: B

Microbiology
Babesiosis (Serological - Forwarded by TDSHS to CDC for Testing)
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Test Includes: Assay for immune response to Babesiosis Infection

Reporting
Results Available: 3 weeks Contact #s: 512-458-7614

Reference
Method: EIA  
Turnaround Time:  3 weeks Reference Range:  Nonreactive
Limitations: May not detect a recent infection, or infection in a person with a severely compromised immune system. Interpretation: Nonreactive indicates that the patient does not have detectable antibody to the infectious agent. Reactive indicates that the patient has detectable antibody to the infectious agent, and depending on the clinical picture, may have a current or past infection. 

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Collection: Venipuncture Sample Type: Serum
Volume/Amount Required: 10 mL whole blood Preferred Specimen:  Single Serum
Collection/Preservation: red of tiger top tube Storage Instructions: Do not freeze or refrigerate whole blood. Separated serum may be held at 2-8°C.
Causes for Rejection: Discrepancy between name on tube and name on form, insufficient quantity of serum for testing Sample Container: red or tiger top tube.
Sample Test Kit: Availability: Specimen sent to CDC for testing.
Diagnostic Information:  Prior notification is requested (512) 458-7760. A detailed patient history is required. Serum specimens are forwarded to the CDC.  Testing is done by indirect immunofluorescence. Definitive diagnosis is made by identifying intraerythrocytic organisms in peripheral blood. Cross-reactions may occur with malaria.

Specimen Submission
Required Request Form: G-2A Specimen Handling: Use Universal Precautions
Transport Temperature:  Ambient temperature for specimens on the blood clot, separated serum at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or -20°C (frozen). Shipping Requirements: Triple contain, separated serum may be shipped on cold packs (2-8°C), or frozen (-20°C) and mailed on dry ice.

Billing
CPT Code: 86753 Fees:


Microbiology
Bacillus anthracis (Culture - Isolation)
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Diagnostic Information:  See Anthrax Culture (Isolation) For Bioterrorism agents, See Bioterrorism agents (Clinical -Isolation).

Specimen Submission
Required Request Form: G1A Specimen Handling:
Transport Temperature: Shipping Requirements:

Billing
CPT Code: 87073, 87075 Fees: