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Test Code BARTP Bartonella henselae DNA PCR

Performing Lab

NY State Department of Health, Wadsworth

Ordering Recommendations

This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by Bartonella sp. Serological testing and Blood Culture Isolator recommended.

Collect

Whole Blood-Lavender (EDTA) or tissue (heart valve, liver, lymph node, spleen) in a sterile container or fluid (CSF, Synovial, Ocular)

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Fluids - Refrigerated (preferred) or Frozen

Whole blood - Refrigerated 7 days (preferred) or Ambient 7 days

Paraffin Embedded tissue block - Ambient

Tissue/biopsy - Frozen (preferred) or Refrigerated

Storage/Transport Temperature

Paraffin embedded tissue: Ambient

Fluids and Whole blood: Refrigerated

Tissue/biopsy: Frozen

Minimum Requirements

Fluids and whole blood: 0.5 mL

Tissue: 5 mm

Paraffin Embedded Tissue: 5 mm

 

Methodology

Rapid Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Synonyms

Cat Scratch Disease

Start Date

7/1/2012

Last Review Date

06/20/2025

Performed

M, W, F

Unacceptable Conditions

Heparinized specimens, tissue in formalin, formaldehyde or acetone.

Lab Section

Bacteriology

Remarks

Specimen source required.

Reported

2-7 days

CPT Codes

87471

Performing Laboratory Phone #

Blood - NYS DOH Wadsworth 518-474-4177

Tissue - Mayo Medical Labs: 1-800-533-1710

Specimen Preparation

1 mL whole blood or fluid. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Tissue: 5mm