Cat Scratch Disease Antibody (Bartonella)
Order Name
CATSCRATCH
Test Number: 5590000
Revision Date 12/26/2017
Test Number: 5590000
Revision Date 12/26/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Bartonella henselae Antibody IgM
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 32576-1 |
|
Bartonella henselae Antibody IgG
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 32575-3 |
|
Bartonella quintana Antibody IgG
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 9360-9 |
|
Bartonella quintana Antibody IgM
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 32578-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (1) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen should be collected in a Clot Activator SST with a gel barrier. Ambient specimens are unacceptable. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Positive serology to Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana assist in the diagnosis of Cat Scratch disease. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86611X4 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |