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Test Code BARCS Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA CSF

Reporting Name

Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA (CSF)

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Submit 1 mL of spinal fluid (CSF).

2. Send refrigerate.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.15 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days
  Ambient  7 days

Specimen Type

CSF

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Reference Values

Bartonella henselae IgG: <1:1

Bartonella henselae IgM: <1:1

Bartonella quintana IgG: <1:1

Bartonella quintana IgM: <1:1

Report Available

3 to 7 days

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
FBHEN Bartonella Henselae Ab Panel (CSF) No Yes
FBARQ Bartonella Quintana Ab Panel (CSF) No Yes

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Test Classification

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

CPT Code Information

86611 x 4

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FBART Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA (CSF) Not Provided

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z0694 B. Quintana IgG Not Provided
Z0693 B. Henselae IgG Not Provided
Z0474 B. Henselae IgM Not Provided
Z0475 B. Quintana IgM Not Provided