Bartonella henselae Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers
Test Summary
Bartonella henselae infections have been associated with many clinical presentation, including cat scratch disease, bacillary angiomatosis, peliosis hepatitis, and bacteremia.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
B. quintana and B. henselae as well as chlamydia species and Coxiella burnetii may cross-react and produce false-positive results.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Order Code
BHENAB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1917
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).
CPT Code
- 86611 (x2)
Billing Code
- 670586
CPT Statement
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. 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
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
| B. henselae (IgG) Screen | Negative |
| B. henselae (IgM) Screen | Negative |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday morning; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
B. quintana and B. henselae as well as chlamydia species and Coxiella burnetii may cross-react and produce false-positive results.
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Result Information
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| B. henselae (IgG) Screen | Negative |
| B. henselae (IgM) Screen | Negative |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday morning; Report available: 1 day