Bartonella, DNA PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Bartonella, DNA PCR-994

Test name:

Bartonella, DNA PCR

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Bartonella henselae
Bartonella quintana, PCR

Useful for:

This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by Bartonella henselae or Bartonella quintana

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate specimen type:

ACD whole blood

Alternate collection container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Alternate transport container:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 14 days

Refrigerated - 14 days

Reason for rejection:

Quantity not sufficient for analysis
Gross specimen contamination
Specimen too old
Leaking or broken tube
PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (138350): R-NX

Days set up:

2x/week

TAT:

5 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

CPT codes:

87471

LOINC code:

Result 33986-1

Date created:

05/31/2019

Revised date:

04/11/2022

Review date:

03/31/2022