Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA (CSF)

Test Code

17778

CPT Codes
86611 (x4)

Includes

B. henselae Ab (IgG, IgM), CSF
B. quintana Ab (IgG, IgM), CSF

Preferred Specimen

1 mL CSF collected in a sterile, leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

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

Gross hemolysis • Grossly icteric

Methodology
Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay

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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 2-4 days

Reference Range

<1:1 B. henselae IgG
<1:1 B. henselae IgM
<1:1 B. quintana IgG
<1:1 B. quintana IgM

Clinical Significance

Detection of intrathecally-produced organism-specific antibodies in CSF indicates central nervous system infection. However, serum levels of organism-specific antibodies, blood-brain barrier integrity, and possible CSF contamination by blood should be considered when assessing CSF results.

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.