Bartonella henselae Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers

Test Code

BHEN

Quest Code

37671

Alias/See Also

11130N

CPT Codes
86611 (x2)

Includes

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

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

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

Set up: Mon-Sat in P.M.

Report Available

1-4 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. henselae (IgM) Screen	Negative

Clinical Significance

Bartonella henselae infections have been associated with many clinical presentation, including cat scratch disease, bacillary angiomatosis, peliosis hepatitis, and bacteremia.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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.