Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana Antibodies, IgG & IgM

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Test Name (Aliases)

Test Code

LAB1779 Miscellaneous Test

Alternate Code

2002280

Tests Included

Bartonella henselae, IgG & IgM; Bartonella quintana, IgG & IgM

Method

Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)

Performing Laboratory

ARUP

Days Performed

Reported in 1 - 8 days of receipt

Specimen Collecting and Handling

Specimen Type

Serum

Collection Container

SST Gold tube

Required Volume

1 mL

Specimen Handling

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL). Refrigerated.

Clinical Use

May confirm a current or past exposure to B. henselae or B. quintana in patient with typical signs and symptoms and a compatible exposure history.

Charge and Set-up

CPT

86611 x 4

Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana Antibodies, IgG & IgM

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Test Code

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Tests Included

Method

Performing Laboratory

Days Performed

Specimen Collecting and Handling

Specimen Type

Collection Container

Required Volume

Specimen Handling

Clinical Use

Clinical Use

Charge and Set-up

CPT

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