Bartonella Ab Panel

Test Code

BARTP

Alias/See Also

Cat Scratch Disease Ab Panel

Includes

B. henselae IgG/IgM and B. quintana IgG/IgM

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Container

Plastic vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

7 days refrigerated

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross lipemia, Gross hemolysis

Report Available

3-6 days

Reference Range

IgG: <1:128 IgM: <1:20

Clinical Significance

Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana are small, rod-shaped, pleomorphic, gram-negative bacteria. The human body louse (Pediculus humanis) is the proposed vector for Bartonella quintana. No animal reservoir has been determined for Bartonella quintana. The domestic cat is believed to be both a reservoir and vector for Bartonella henselae. Cats may infect humans directly through scratches, bites, or licks or indirectly through an arthropod vector. Humans remain the only host in which Bartonella infection leads to significant disease.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.