Test Code BARTAB Bartonella Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum
Reporting Name
Bartonella Ab Panel, IgG and IgMUseful For
Diagnosis of Bartonella infection, especially in the context of a cat scratch
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Bartonella henselae
IgG: <1:128
IgM: <1:20
Bartonella quintana
IgG: <1:128
IgM: <1:20
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday; 9 a.m.
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86611 x 4
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
BART | Bartonella Ab Panel, IgG and IgM | 90251-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
15659 | Bart Henselae IgG | 6954-2 |
15660 | Bart Henselae IgM | 6955-9 |
15661 | Bart Quintana IgG | 44827-4 |
15662 | Bart Quintana IgM | 44825-8 |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Testing Algorithm
See Infective Endocarditis: Diagnostic Testing for Identification of Microbiological Etiology in Special Instructions.
Method Name
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Special Instructions
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.