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HelpTest Code BART Bartonella Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum
Specimen 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.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 1.5 mL in red gel vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Testing Algorithm
For information see Infective Endocarditis: Diagnostic Testing for Identification of Microbiological Etiology.
Useful For
Diagnosis of Bartonella infection, especially in the context of a cat scratch
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReporting Name
Bartonella Ab Panel, IgG and IgMReference Values
BARTONELLA HENSELAE
IgG: <1:128
IgM: <1:20
BARTONELLA QUINTANA
IgG: <1:128
IgM: <1:20
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86611 x 4