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Babesia Molecular Detection
CDC-10473
Synonym(s)
Babesiosis; Babesia microti; Babesia duncani, parasite
Test Order Status
This Test Order is currently not accepting any specimens until further notice.
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
None
Supplemental Information Required
Please submit the blood smear slides with the whole blood, each with its own CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form. Microscopic examination of blood smears is mandatory prior to performing molecular detection. Babesia Molecular Detection will be performed on microscopy-positive specimens to provide a species-level diagnosis.
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
EDTA-treated whole blood
Minimum Volume Required
0.2 mL
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Specimens should be stored in leak-proof containers and kept refrigerated (2-8°C) at all times. Ship to CDC within 21 days of collection.
Transport Medium
Not Applicable
Specimen Labeling
Test subject to CLIA regulations and requires two primary patient identifiers (e.g., patient first and last name, date of birth, unique patient identifier from time of collection, such as medical record number) on the specimen container and on the test requisition.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday – Friday. All specimens should be shipped to CDC by same- or next-day courier as an etiologic agent. Specimens must be shipped in insulated shipping containers with refrigerated or frozen cold packs.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 52
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 52
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Methodology
Conventional and Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Sanger sequencing
Turnaround Time
2 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
No significant interferences or limitations are currently known.
Additional Information
Shipping Instructions: Specimens must arrive to CDC at 2-8°C within 21 days of collection. Specimens not meeting these conditions will not be accepted for testing and new specimen will be required.
CDC Points of Contact
Version
2.8
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