Test Details
Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Result Turnaround Time
5 - 6 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by Bartonella henselae or Bartonella quintana.
Limitations
Cross-reactivity with other potentially pathogenic Bartonella spp (eg, B vinsonii) may occur. Alternate approaches, such as serological testing, may be necessary to confirm infection caused by Bartonella spp, other than Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube
Storage Instructions
Stable at room temperature or refrigerated for 14 days.
Causes for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube; tissue
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138350 | Bartonella DNA PCR | 16275-0 | 139154 | Bartonella DNA PCR | 16275-0 | |
| Order Code | 138350 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Bartonella DNA PCR | |||||
| Order Loinc | 16275-0 | |||||
| Result Code | 139154 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Bartonella DNA PCR | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 16275-0 |