BABESIA BLOOD SMEAR
| Synonyms: | Babesia microti |
| Computer Code: | (BABMS) |
| Specimen Collection: | Peripheral blood in EDTA (lavender top tube from BD). |
| Minimum Volume: | |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain at room temperature. Transport specimen at room temperature to lab within 6 hours. |
| Reference Values: | Negative for Babesia by modified Giemsa stain. |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | SPEC M |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | same day |
| Stat TAT: | same day |
| CPT Code(s): | 87207 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |