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Bartonella DNA PCR

Order Code
138350
CPT
87471
Test Details
Synonyms

Bartonella quintana, PCR, Bartonella henselae, PCR

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects Bartonella DNA (e.g., *B. henselae*). Confirms cat scratch disease or endocarditis.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Order Code
138350
CPT
87471
Test Details
Synonyms

Bartonella quintana, PCR, Bartonella henselae, PCR

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Detects Bartonella DNA (e.g., *B. henselae*). Confirms cat scratch disease or endocarditis.

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube or yellow-top (ACD) tube

Patient Preparation

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.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days