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Synonyms/Keywords
Babesia microti, Giemsa Stain
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Whole Blood | EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) | 4 Smears | 2 Smears | 2 Smears |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Prepare blood smears as soon as possible, preferably within 4 hours of collection. Identification of intra-cellular pathogens may be compromised in older blood specimens. Transport unfixed air-dried smears at room temperature in a slide holder.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Smear | Ambient | 2 weeks |
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | Negative |
| See Critical Value List for list of current critical values. | |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Hematology
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday - Friday | 1 day | Light Microscopy-May Grunwald Giemsa Stain |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87207 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87207 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Centricity | Babesia Smear |
| Cerner | Babesia Smear |