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Test Code FBART Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA CSF


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Submit 1 mL of spinal fluid (CSF).

2. Send refrigerate.


Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
FBHEN Bartonella Henselae Ab Panel (CSF) No Yes
FBARQ Bartonella Quintana Ab Panel (CSF) No Yes

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reporting Name

Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA (CSF)

Specimen Type

CSF

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.15 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Anything other body fluids Reject

Reference Values

Bartonella henselae IgG: <1:1

Bartonella henselae IgM: <1:1

Bartonella quintana IgG: <1:1

Bartonella quintana IgM: <1:1

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

3 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics

Test Classification

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.

CPT Code Information

86611 x 4

Clinical Information

Refer to https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com.