Bartonella quintana Antibodies, IgG and IgM by IFA


Sunquest Code:BARQGM  
Epic Code:LAB3308Epic Name:Bartonella quintana ABU IGG and IGM
Methodology:Indirect fluorescent antibody
Turnaround Time:Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-8 days.
Special Instructions:Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent.
Compliance:

Analyte Specific Reagent. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, the FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.


Collection Instructions

Specimen:Blood
Optimal Volume:2 mL
Minimum\Peds Volume:0.8 mL
Container:Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel))
Causes for Rejection:Contaminated, hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimens.


Processing and Shipping

Specimen Processing:Separate serum from cells ASAP. Aliquot 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
Shipping Instructions:Ship at refrigerated temperature.
Stability:After separation from cells: 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen.
Test Performed at or Referral Lab Lab Sendouts  (ARUP)
Referral Lab number:50106


Interpretive

Reference Range:

Bartonella quintana Antibody, IgG

Less than 1:64

Negative: No significant level of Bartonella quintana IgG antibody detected.

 

1:64-1:128

Equivocal: Questionable presence of Bartonella quintana IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.

 

1:256 or greater

Positive: Presence of IgG antibody to Bartonella quintana detected, suggestive of current or past infection

 

 

 

Bartonella quintana Antibody, IgM

Less than 1:16

Negative: No significant level of Bartonella quintana IgM antibody detected.

 

1:16 or greater

Positive: Presence of IgM antibody to Bartonella quintana detected, suggestive of current or recent infection.

 

 



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