Alternate Blood Borne Infections
| Test Name | Alternate Blood Borne Infections |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) | Babesia, Filaria, Anaplasmosis |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | BBI |
| Specimen Type |
EDTA Whole Blood |
| Collection Container | EDTA Lavender 4 mL |
| Container Information | |
| Collection Information | |
| Test Schedule |
24/7 |
| Routine Turnaround Time |
Babesia - microscopy (24 hours) and PCR (up to 21 days) Filaria - microscopy (2 days) and serology (up to 42 days) Anaplasmosis - PCR testing (up to 30 days) |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes |
Testing Included: Babesia: Smears should be prepared immediately within 1 hour of specimen collection. Morphological examination of stained thick and thin film preparations, speciation and calculation of parasitemia level (%). PHL - microscopic confirmation & PCR molecular species identification. Filaria: Smears should be prepared immediately within 1 hour of specimen collection. Morphological examination of stained thick and thin film preparations. PHL - microscopic confirmation & Filariasis serology testing. Anaplasmosis: PHL - EDTA whole blood sent to PHL for confirmatory PCR testing. |
| Storage and Transport |
Store room temp |
| Test Referred To | On-site, BGH Laboratory and Off-site, Public Health Laboratory |
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