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Bartonella henselae Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers
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Test Code
BHENAB
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).
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
0.2 mL
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
Monday-Saturday Morning Report available: Next Day
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
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: November 24, 2021
