Bartonella Quintana IgG

Test Code: TD_4071

CPT Code(s): 86611

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Bartonella Quintana IgG

Methodology

Indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA)

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Contaminated samples
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

Negative: <1_64
Equivocal: 1:64-1:128
Positive: >=1:256

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL serum

Sample Stability

After separation from cells: 2 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 year frozen
Allow only 1 freeze/thaw cycle.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent samples must be received within 30 days of receipt of acute samples. Clearly label sample as acute or convalescent.

Alternative Specimen

N/A