Bartonella quintana Antibody, IgG With Reflex to Endpoint Titer
Ordering Recommendation
May assist in confirming a current or past Bartonella quintana infection and/or monitoring treatment.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube.
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.4 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as acute or convalescent.
Refrigerated.
Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Performed
Mon-Sat
Reported
1-5 days
Reference Interval
Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
B. quintana IgG Screen | Negative |
Interpretive Data
A low positive result suggests past exposure or infection, while a high positive result may indicate recent or current infection, but is inconclusive for diagnosis. Seroconversion between acute and convalescent sera is considered strong evidence of recent infection. The best evidence for infection is a significant change on two appropriately timed specimens where both tests are done in the same laboratory at the same time.
Component | Interpretation |
---|---|
Bartonella quintana Antibody, IgG with Reflex to Endpoint Titer | Negative - No significant level of B. quintana IgG Equivocal - Questionable presence of B. quintana IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. Positive - Presence of IgG antobody to B. quintana detected. |
Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR)
Note
If testing for Bartonella quintana Antibody, IgG With Reflex to Endpoint Titer is positive, then Bartonella quintana, Antibody, IgG Endpoint Titer will be added. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86611; if reflexed add 86611
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3020066 | B. quintana IgG Screen |
Aliases
- Trench Fever
Bartonellosis
Bacillary Angiomatosis