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HelpTEST ID BART Bartonella Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum
Reporting Name
Bartonella Ab Panel, IgG and IgMSpecimen 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 |
Special Instructions
Testing Algorithm
For information see Infective Endocarditis: Diagnostic Testing for Identification of Microbiological Etiology.
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
BARTONELLA HENSELAE
IgG: <1:128
IgM: <1:20
BARTONELLA QUINTANA
IgG: <1:128
IgM: <1:20
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86611 x 4
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Useful For
Diagnosis of Bartonella infection, especially in the context of a cat scratch
Highlights
This assay can be used as an aid to diagnose recent or past infection with Bartonella henselae or Bartonella quintana.