Specimen Requirements
Title
Bartonella Henselae Ab IgG & IgM
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST/1.0 mL, allow to clot for 30 minutes, promptly centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Semi-quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Stability
Room temp: 2 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 1 year
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
3-10 days performed Monday and Thursday
Clinical Use
Bartonella (formerly Rochalimaea) henselae has become firmly established as the primary etiologic agent for cat scratch disease (CSD).
Test Code
BHENS