Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonella henselae) IgG Serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

CSDS

Laboratory Handling

Test Adds

Sample retention for Serology aliquots is up to 12 months. Test additions for Bartonella serology may be performed during this period if there is known and sufficient sample available.

Constituent Tests

• Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonella henselae) IgM Serology, Blood

Synonyms

Bartonella henselae

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

2323

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

4

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Testing available on fresh samples up to 5 days, or aliquots stored at -20 up to 12 months.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot, serum 1 mL

Reference Intervals

IgG reported as a titre:

<64        = No serological evidence of past infection with Bartonella henselae.

>/= 64   = Past contact with Bartonella henselae

Test Method

IFAT IgG

Non-Funded Test Cost

$60.31 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2323

Contact Information

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