Bartonella DNA, Qualitative Real-time PCR

This test is not available for New York patient testing.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test. This test is performed pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Test Code
11108X

CPT Codes
87471

Specimen Container
ACD solution B (yellow-top) or EDTA (lavender-top)

Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL whole blood (minimum 0.3 mL)

Instructions
Do not freeze whole blood.

Transport Temperature
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days (Tissue)

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performed By
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute