Bartonella Species Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers
Test Code
34251
86611 (x4)
Clinical Significance
Bartonella Species Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers -
This antibody panel helps diagnose infections with Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana. This panel includes IgM and IgG antibodies with reflexes to titers for positive results.
B henselae causes cat scratch disease, a self-limiting bacterial infection transmitted via exposure to cats or cat fleas. B quintana causes trench fever, a febrile bacteremic illness transmitted via body lice. B henselae and B quintana are the 2 Bartonella species that most frequently cause blood culture-negative endocarditis. In immunocompromised individuals, ...
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Test Details
Bartonella henselae Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers
Bartonella quintana Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers
If B. henselae (IgG) Screen is positive, then B. henselae (IgG) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
If B. henselae (IgM) Screen is positive, then B. henselae (IgM) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
If B. quintana (IgG) Screen is positive, then B. quintana (IgG) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
If B. quintana (IgM) Screen is positive, then B. quintana (IgM) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
Bartonella quintana Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers
If B. henselae (IgG) Screen is positive, then B. henselae (IgG) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
If B. henselae (IgM) Screen is positive, then B. henselae (IgM) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
If B. quintana (IgG) Screen is positive, then B. quintana (IgG) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
If B. quintana (IgM) Screen is positive, then B. quintana (IgM) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range(s)
| B. henselae (IgG) Screen | Negative |
| B. quintana (IgG) Screen | Negative |
| B. henselae (IgM) Screen | Negative |
| B. quintana (IgM) Screen | Negative |
Alternative Name(s)
Cat Scratch Disease
Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Setup Schedule
1 mL serum
0.2 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric