ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bartonella DNA Detection by PCR, Whole Blood : 0060762

Mnemonic: BARTPCR WB

Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Tue, Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: 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
Reference Interval:
Negative - Bartonella species DNA not detected by PCR
Positive - Bartonella species DNA detected by PCR
Interpretive Data: 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
 
 

 

 

 
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