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Bartonella henselae Antibody (IgG) with Reflex to Titer

Test Code
94761


CPT Codes
86611

Includes
If B. henselae (IgG) Screen is positive, then B. henselae (IgG) Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86611).


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric


Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Monday-Saturday Morning Report available: Next Day


Reference Range
B. henselae Ab (IgG), ScreenNegative
  B. henselae Ab (IgG), Titer<1:64


Clinical Significance
Bartonella henselae IgG results may aid in the diagnosis of recent or current B. henselae infection. Recent infection is indicated by seroconversion or increasing IgG titers when comparing results for acute and convalescent specimens tested on the same assay run.




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.