BARTONELLA AB(IGG,IGM)W-REFL

Test Code

LAb4546

Quest Code

34251X

CPT Codes
PROF

Includes

Bartonella henselae IgG, IgM; Bartonella quintana IgG, IgM.

If B. henselae (IgG) screen is positive, then B. henselae (IgG) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86611).
If B. quintana (IgG) screen is positive, then B. quintana (IgG) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86611).
If B. henselae (IgM) screen is positive, then B. henselae (IgM) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86611).
If B. quintana (IgM) screen is positive, then B. quintana (IgM) titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86611).

Preferred Specimen

1 mL (0.2 mL minimum) serum

Transport temperature: Room temperature

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Stability

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

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues, Thurs a.m.; Report available: 1-6 days

Limitations

B. quintana and B. henselae as well as chlamydia species and Coxiella burnetii may cross-react and produce false-positive results.

Reference Range

B. henselae (IgG) Screen	Negative
B. quintana (IgG) Screen	Negative
B. henselae (IgM) Screen	Negative
B. quintana (IgM) Screen	Negative

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Chantilly

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.