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Bartonella henselae (Cat Scratch) Antibodies, IgG & IgM by IFA
S843
Methodology: | Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody |
Performed: | Mon, Thu |
Reported: | 3-11 days |
Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum separator tube 0.3 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as acute or convalescent. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)At Accu Reference: Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing LabARUP Laboratories |
CPT Code(s): | 86611×2 |