Bartonella DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Test Summary
Bartonella DNA PCR is a highly specific and sensitive method to detect the presence of Bartonella species DNA in clinical specimens. This assay can differentiate between Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana. The diagnosis of Bartonella infection should not rely solely on the result of a PCR assay. A negative PCR result indicates only the absence of Bartonella species DNA in the sample tested and does not exclude the diagnosis of the disease. Patients with a positive PCR result should be evaluated with other tests to further establish the diagnosis of the disease. A positive result should be considered in conjunction with clinical presentation and additional established clinical tests.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or 3x3 tissue biopsy collected in a plastic, sterile, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL whole blood
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Whole blood: Refrigerated (cold pack)
Tissue: Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Heparin whole blood
Order Code
BARTQL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3092
Includes
Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana
CPT Code
- 87471
Billing Code
- 670902
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
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.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
B. henselae DNA, QL PCR Not detected
B. quintana DNA, QL PCR Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.7 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or 3x3 tissue biopsy collected in a plastic, sterile, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL whole blood
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Whole blood: Refrigerated (cold pack)
Tissue: Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Heparin whole blood
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
B. henselae DNA, QL PCR Not detected
B. quintana DNA, QL PCR Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 3 days