Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA, CSF

Test Code

17778X

CPT Codes
86611 (x4)

Includes

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

Preferred Specimen

2 mL CSF in a sterile screw cap container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 90 days
Frozen: Indefinite

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

Gross hemolysis • 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

Sets up 5 days a week.

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.