What is the reference range for Babesia duncani IgG Antibody?

The standard reference range for Babesia duncani IgG Antibody is Negative 1.2 (IgeneX method-specific).. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Which tests measure Babesia duncani IgG Antibody?

Babesia duncani IgG Antibody is measured in 1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Babesia Panel 2B (BAB2B).

Biomarker Reference · B. duncani IgG

What does the Babesia duncani IgG Antibody test measure?

Babesia duncani IgG Antibody (B. duncani IgG) is a clinical biomarker used in lyme-tick-borne assessment. Babesia duncani (formerly WA1) is a distinct Babesia species endemic to the western United States. It is measured in 1 laboratory test on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: Negative <1.0; Equivocal 1.0–1.2; Positive >1.2 (IgeneX method-specific).
Units: Index, Titre
Measured In: 1 test
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Functional medicine optimalNegative in individuals without exposure. Positive results support clinical babesiosis in the appropriate epidemiological context.

What is Babesia duncani IgG Antibody?

Babesia duncani (formerly WA1) is a distinct Babesia species endemic to the western United States. Like B. microti, it is an intraerythrocytic parasite that elicits IgG responses detectable weeks after infection. The humoral response to B. duncani shows partial cross-reactivity with B. microti but can be distinguished by species-specific antigens.

Why is Babesia duncani IgG Antibody measured?

B. duncani serology is essential in regions where this species predominates, particularly the Pacific Northwest. It complements B. microti testing in a comprehensive tick-borne panel and is critical when clinical babesiosis is suspected in a patient with travel or residence in western endemic areas.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: Negative <1.0; Equivocal 1.0–1.2; Positive >1.2 (IgeneX method-specific).
Functional medicine optimal: Negative in individuals without exposure. Positive results support clinical babesiosis in the appropriate epidemiological context.
Units: Index, Titre

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Tests that measure Babesia duncani IgG Antibody

1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-LYM-009Comprehensive

Babesia Panel 2B (BAB2B)

Babesia duncani IgG Antibody reference range in this test: Negative <1.0; Equivocal 1.0–1.2; Positive >1.2 (IgeneX method-specific).

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Babesia microti IgG AntibodyB. microti IgG1 test Babesia microti IgM AntibodyB. microti IgM1 test Babesia duncani IgM AntibodyB. duncani IgM1 test

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