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Test ID FBART Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA CSF

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
FBHEN Bartonella Henselae Ab Panel (CSF) No Yes
FBARQ Bartonella Quintana Ab Panel (CSF) No Yes

Method Name

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reporting Name

Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA (CSF)

Specimen Type

CSF

Submit 1 mL spinal fluid (CSF) in a sterile, plastic screw-cap vial.

 

Refrigerate specimen after collection and ship at refrigerate temperature.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reference Values

REFERENCE RANGE: <1:1

  

INTERPRETIVE CRITERIA:

<1:1 Antibody Not Detected

≥ 1:1 Antibody Detected

 

Infection with Bartonella henselae has been associated with cat scratch disease, bacillary angiomatosis, peliosis hepatis and febrile bacteremia syndrome. Infection with Bartonella quintana has been associated with trench fever and bacillary angiomatosis in both HIV positive and negative individuals.

 

IgG crossreactivity between B. henselae and B. Quintana may occur at any titer; however, the infecting species will typically have the higher IgG titer. Crossreactivity of IgM between the two species is limited and typically is not seen.

  

Diagnosis of infections of the central nervous system can be accomplished by demonstrating the presence of intrathecally-produced specific antibody. However, interpreting results is complicated by low antibody levels found in CSF, passive transfer of antibody from blood, and contamination via bloody taps.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.

CPT Code Information

86611x4

NY State Approved

No