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Test Code
CATSD
Test Name
Bartonella Antibody Profile
CPT Codes
86611 X 4
Included Tests
  • Bartonella henselae, IgG
  • Bartonella henselae, IgM
  • Bartonella quintana, IgG
  • Bartonella quintana, IgM
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

Bartonella (formerly Rochalimaea) henselae has become firmly established as the primary etiologic agent for cat scratch disease (CSD). Bartonella quintana, known for some time as a cause of trench fever, is also associated with CSD and bacillary angiomatosis (BA). Both diseases frequently affect immunocompromised patients, particularly those infected with HIV-1. Although CSD is generally a self-limiting disease, it can be life-threatening.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Stable x3 
Causes for Rejection

Hemolysis

Lipemia

Gross bacterial contamination
Methodology
IFA
Limitations

There is some cross-reactivity between the IgG classes of B. henselae and B. quintana.
Alternate Names

Rochalimaea

Bacillary Angiomatosis (BA)

Cat Scratch Disease Antibody
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, 3 times per week
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