Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonella henselae) IgM Serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

CSDS

Constituent Tests

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

Synonyms

Bartonella henselae

Turnaround Time

7 days

Test Code

2324

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)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

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

IgM reported as:

Negative = No serological evidence of recent contact with Bartonella henselae.

or

Positive = Serological evidence of recent contact with Bartonella henselae.

Test Method

CLIA IgM

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Billing Code

2789

Clinical history and onset date desirable

Contact Information

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