Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.3-0.7 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood in an ACD Solution B (yellow-top) tube or 3 mm tissue biopsy is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours, Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable (30 Days for Tissue)
Test Volume Required
0.7 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Whole Blood
Included Tests
Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana DNA, Qual, PCR.
CPT Codes
87471
Revised
09-26-22