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HelpTest Code BART Bartonella Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum
Reporting Name
Bartonella Ab Panel, IgG and IgMUseful For
Diagnosis of Bartonella infection, especially in the context of a cat scratch
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
BARTONELLA HENSELAE
IgG: <1:128
IgM: <1:20
BARTONELLA QUINTANA
IgG: <1:128
IgM: <1:20
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86611 x 4
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| BART | Bartonella Ab Panel, IgG and IgM | 90251-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 15659 | Bart Henselae IgG | In Process |
| 15660 | Bart Henselae IgM | In Process |
| 15661 | Bart Quintana IgG | In Process |
| 15662 | Bart Quintana IgM | In Process |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Testing Algorithm
For information see Infective Endocarditis: Diagnostic Testing for Identification of Microbiological Etiology.
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)