Bartonella quintana Antibodies, IgG and IgM by IFA
Sunquest Code: | BARQGM | ||
Epic Code: | LAB3308 | Epic 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: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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 |
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