- Uses specifically created recombinant proteins and not proteins from cultures
- Unlike IFA, can detect multiple species in one test
- Detects the full spectrum of disease: early, active and late-stage
- Detects Babesia genus and speciates to B. microti and B. duncani
- Replaces the IFA
- Avoids the error prone process of visualizing slides through a microscope
Test
Babesia ImmunoBlot IgM
$225.00
The Babesia IgM ImmunoBlots are designed to detect IgM antibodies to the Babesia Genus and Babesia species including B. microti and B. duncani antigens in serum of patient suspected of having Babesia infection. For diagnostic purposes, the Babesia ImmunoBlot test results should be used in conjunction with clinical symptoms and other evidence available to the diagnosing practitioner.
Principle
ImmunoBlotting is a form of testing that uses multiple pure, recombinant proteins sprayed in precise amounts at specific positions on the test strips to dramatically increase accuracy, and has long been considered the gold standard in infectious disease testing due to its superior sensitivity and specificity. These tests effectively replace traditional tests such as IFA and the western blot.
Until recently, diagnostic tests for Babesia have been grossly insensitive and have not been able to detect many of the ever-growing list of species and strains. The new IGeneX ImmunoBlots overcome these obstacles with the ability to detect antibodies to the Babesia Genus and Babesia species including B. microti and B. duncani.
Tube / Specimen Requirements
1 SST/ minimum volume 0.5mL serum
CPT Code(s)
86318, 86609, 86753, 87451
IgM (IGeneX Criteria)
Positive: Presence of 2 or more Babesia specific proteins.
Negative: Presence of only 1 or no Babesia specific protein.
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The first step in getting tested with IGeneX is to order a collection kit. Choose between a Blood, Urine, or Miscellaneous kit.
WHY IGENEX FOR TICK-BORNE DISEASE TESTING?
- CLIA certified in all 50 states
- Long track record of success since 1991
- Offers testing that is nearly twice as accurate as CDC recommended tests
- Tests for all major tick-borne illnesses, including Lyme disease, TBRF, Babesia, Bartonella, and Rickettsia
- Utilizes comprehensive testing methods such as PCR, ImmunoBlots, IgXSpot and FISH
- Has become a nationwide leader in COVID-19 testing due to a relentless focus on customer satisfaction
