Cat Scratch Fever

Test Name

Cat Scratch Fever

Alternate Description

Bartonella Species AB includes reflex to titer

LIS Code

BARTAB

Lab Section

Sendouts

Fluid Type

Serum

Test Includes

Bartonella henselae and quintana IgG and IgM Antibodies

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Cat Scratch Fever

Minimum Volume

3.0 Whole blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped