Bartonella henselae Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titer : 37671

Test Code

BHENGG or 37671

Alias/See Also

B henselae IgG; B henselae IgM

CPT Codes
86611x2

Includes

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

Instructions

Serum separator tube.

Transport Container

Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport, 1 ml Serum (Min: 0.2 mL).

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule

Monday - Saturday

Report Available

1-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)

Limitations

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.

Reference Range

B. henselae IgG Screen Negative
B. henselae IgG Titer less than 1:64
B. henselae IgM Screen Negative
B. henselae IgM Titer less than 1:20

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics

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.