ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0093057: Bartonella DNA Detection by PCR |
| Test Mnemonic: BART DNA | |
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Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Tue, Fri Reported: 1-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 7 mL plain red, SST, lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA). Also acceptable: CSF or biopsy tissue. Specimen source is required.
Transport: 1 mL serum, plasma, CSF, or tissue in a sterile container, frozen. (Min: 0.25 mL) Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL serum, plasma, CSF, or tissue in a sterile container, frozen. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Remarks: Separate serum or plasma from cells and freeze before transport. Freeze biopsy tissue immediately. Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized or hemolyzed specimens. Whole blood (refer to 0060762). Stability: Ambient: 8 hours (excludes tissues); Refrigerated: 3 days (excludes tissues); Frozen: 1 month |
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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 |