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HelpOrderable Name BART Bartonella Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Bartonella Ab Panel
Useful For
Diagnosis of Bartonella infection, especially in the context of a cat scratch
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
BARTONELLA HENSELAE
IgG: <1:128
IgM: <1:20
BARTONELLA QUINTANA
IgG: <1:128
IgM: <1:20
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
CPT Code Information
86611 x 4
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Testing Algorithm
For information see Infective Endocarditis: Diagnostic Testing for Identification of Microbiological Etiology.
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Special Instructions
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.