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BARTONELLA QUINTANA AB, IGG AND IGM
Test CodeLAB4830
Includes
If B. quintana (IgG) Screen is positive, then B. quintana (IgG) Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
If B. quintana (IgM) Screen is positive, then B. quintana (IgM) Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
If B. quintana (IgM) Screen is positive, then B. quintana (IgM) Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86317).
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Mon-Sat
Clinical Significance
Bartonella quintana infections have been associated with many clinical presentations, including urban trench fever, endocarditis, bacillary angiomatosis, bacilary peliosis, and bacteremia.
