ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bartonella Species by PCR, Whole Blood : 0060762

Mnemonic: BARTPCR WB

Methodology: Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Tue, Fri
Reported: 1-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: : Do not freeze specimen. Transport 1 mL whole blood. (Min: 0.5 mL).

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks: Specimen source required.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma (refer to Bartonella Species by PCR, ARUP test code 0093057). Frozen specimens. Heparinized specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable.
Interpretive Data: This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 87471
Cross References: Bartonella henselae (Bartonella DNA Detection by PCR, Whole Blood) , Cat Scratch Disease (Bartonella DNA Detection by PCR, Whole Blood)