
Babesia PCR – Whole Blood
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Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
The Babesia microti/duncani PCR screen is an assay that detects Babesia DNA in whole blood and speciates to B. microti and B. duncani.
- Babesia microti DNA
- Babesia duncani DNA
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 10 business days after the lab receives samples.
10 business days
Before You Start
- Please read the test preparation and collection instructions here.
- Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Day Before Collection
- Ensure you are well hydrated.
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island




