ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060762: Bartonella DNA Detection by PCR, Whole Blood |
| Test Mnemonic: BARTPCR WB | |
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Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Tue, Fri Reported: 1-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Specimen source is required.
Transport: 1 mL whole blood in a sterile container, at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.25 mL) Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL whole blood in a sterile container, at 2-8°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized or hemolyzed specimens. Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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Negative - Bartonella species DNA not detected by PCR Positive - Bartonella species DNA detected by PCR |
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A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or Bartonella species DNA concentrations below the level of detection of the assay. This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87471 |