AcuDart tests have a sensitivity greater than 90%, making them more accurate than any other DTC test or tests from commercial laboratories such as LabCorp or Quest. The AcuDart Babesiosis Screening Test is the most comprehensive and accurate test available for Babesiosis because it detects antibodies to the following two Babesia species: B. microti and B. duncani. Most Babesia tests look for only one species, and therefore miss many positive cases.
Babesiosis is a disease caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells, and is spread by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. The diseases is present in all 50 states. It causes flu-like symptoms and can lead to severe illness.
