Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Synonyms
Cat Scratch Fever; 4127N
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01143
Lab Test Days
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Standard TAT
2-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Included Tests
Bartonella henselae (IgG, IgM) and Bartonella quintana (IgG, IgM). If Bartonella henselae IgG screen is positive, then Bartonella henselae IgG titer will be performed. If Bartonella Quintana IgG screen is positive, then Bartonella Quintana IgG titer will be performed. If Bartonella henselae IgM screen is positive, Bartonella henselae IgM titer will be performed. If Bartonella quintana IgM screen is positive, then Bartonella Quintana IgM titer will be performed.
CPT Codes
86611 (x4); 86611 (x4)
Revised
09-26-22