Bartonella quintana, PCR, Bartonella henselae, PCR
10 days
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Accredited Laboratory Partner
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Detects Bartonella DNA (e.g., *B. henselae*). Confirms cat scratch disease or endocarditis.
Whole Blood
1 mL
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Bartonella quintana, PCR, Bartonella henselae, PCR
10 days
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Accredited Laboratory Partner
Contact Technical Support
Detects Bartonella DNA (e.g., *B. henselae*). Confirms cat scratch disease or endocarditis.
Whole Blood
1 mL
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |