S843

Test CODE NAME

S843

Bartonella henselae (Cat Scratch) Antibodies, IgG & IgM by IFA

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed: Mon, Thu
Reported: 3-11 days
Specimen Required:

Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1 ml serum.

Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated

Stability : After separation from cells: Ambient 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Note: This test is approved for NY .
Test is performed at ARUP Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 86611x2