BARTGM
Bartonella Antibodies, IgG and IgM
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3518
Synonyms:
A. felis,
Bartonella Antibody Panel
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days (Freeze/Thaw: Stable x3)
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are hemolyzed, lipemic, or have gross bacterial contamination will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86611x4 - Bartonella Ab Panel (EAP 30040459)
Method:
Indirect fluorescent antibodies (IFA)