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HelpTest Code BARTB Bartonella, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Ordering Guidance
If this test result is negative and there is a strong suspicion of disease caused by these organisms, consider BART / Bartonella Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum and Warthin-Starry tissue stain (PATHC / Pathology Consultation) testing.
Specimen Required
The high sensitivity of amplification by polymerase chain reaction requires the specimen to be processed in an environment in which contamination of the specimen by Bartonella species DNA is unlikely.
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA), or sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube (preferred).
CMH COLLECTION: 1mL blood in EDTA lavender vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Frozen | 7 days |
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of Bartonella infection when Bartonella DNA would be expected to be present in blood, especially endocarditis
Reject Due To
| All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability. |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 7 daysReporting Name
Bartonella PCR, BReference Values
Not applicable
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87801