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25171 Bartonella Antibody Profile (163162)

Bartonella Antibody Profile (163162)
Test Code: MISC
Synonyms/Keywords
Bartonella henselae, Bartonella quintana, Rochalimaea
Test Components
Bartonella henselae, IgG; Bartonella henselae, IgM; Bartonella quintana, IgG; Bartonella quintana, IgM
Useful For
Bartonella (formerly Rochalimaea) henselae has become firmly established as the primary etiologic agent for cat scratch disease (CDS). Bartonella quintana, known for some time as a cause of trench fever, is also associated with CSD and bacillary angiomatosis (BA). Both diseases frequently affect immunocompromised patients, particularly those infected with HIV-1. Although CSD is generally a self-limiting disease, it can be life-threatening.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Serum​ Red Top Tube (RTT) or Serum Separator Tube (SST)​ ​ 2 mL​ 1 mL​ ​
Collection Processing Instructions
​Spin and transfer serum to plastic transport vial.  Refrigerate.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature
​Serum Refrigerate​
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
​Lipemia
Gross bacterial contamination​
Interference
​There is some cross-reactivity between the IgG classes of B henselae and B quintana.
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
LabCorp of America​
 ​Performed Monday through Friday ​1-2 days Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)​
Reference Lab
LabCorp of America
Test Information
​This procedure may be considered by Medicare and other carriers as investigational and, therefore, may not be payable as a covered benefit for patients.
Reference Range Information

B. henselae IgG: Negative (<1:320)

B. henselae IgM: Negative (<1:100)

B. quintana IgG: Negative (<1:320)

B. quintana IgM: Negative (<1:100)

Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​86611 ​ 4​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Bartonella henselae, Bartonella quintana, Rochalimaea
Test Components
Bartonella henselae, IgG; Bartonella henselae, IgM; Bartonella quintana, IgG; Bartonella quintana, IgM
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Serum​ Red Top Tube (RTT) or Serum Separator Tube (SST)​ ​ 2 mL​ 1 mL​ ​
Collection Processing
​Spin and transfer serum to plastic transport vial.  Refrigerate.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature
​Serum Refrigerate​
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
​Lipemia
Gross bacterial contamination​
Interference
​There is some cross-reactivity between the IgG classes of B henselae and B quintana.
Useful For
Bartonella (formerly Rochalimaea) henselae has become firmly established as the primary etiologic agent for cat scratch disease (CDS). Bartonella quintana, known for some time as a cause of trench fever, is also associated with CSD and bacillary angiomatosis (BA). Both diseases frequently affect immunocompromised patients, particularly those infected with HIV-1. Although CSD is generally a self-limiting disease, it can be life-threatening.
Test Components
Bartonella henselae, IgG; Bartonella henselae, IgM; Bartonella quintana, IgG; Bartonella quintana, IgM
Reference Range Information

B. henselae IgG: Negative (<1:320)

B. henselae IgM: Negative (<1:100)

B. quintana IgG: Negative (<1:320)

B. quintana IgM: Negative (<1:100)

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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
LabCorp of America​
 ​Performed Monday through Friday ​1-2 days Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)​
Reference Lab
LabCorp of America
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​86611 ​ 4​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.