Test directory: Babesia IgG, IgM Reflex to Titers

Ordering Code 8623
Test Name Babesia IgG, IgM Reflex to Titers
Alias Babesia microti Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to
Titers
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Collection Instructions If B. microti (IgG) is Detected, then B. microti (IgG) Titer will be performed. If B. microti (IgM) is Detected, then B
microti (IgM) Titer will be performed.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 7 Days; reflex testing may extend TAT
Methodology Immunofluorescence Assay
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 6, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
B.microti Ab (IgG), Screen ALL See report.
B.microti Ab (IgM), Screen ALL See report.