Test Overview
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Rapid diagnosis of Bartonella infection. Infection with Bartonella henselae has been associated with cat scratch disease, bacillary angiomatosis, peliosis hepatitis, and endocarditis. Infection with Bartonella quintana has been associated with trench fever, bacillary angiomatosis, and endocarditis.
IgG: <1:128, IgM: <1:20
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Extensive cross-reactivity occurs between Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana IgG antibodies; however, the infecting species ususally has the higher titer. Cross-reactivity of IgM between the two species is limited, and typically is not seen. Significant cross-reaction between Bartonella spp. and Chlamydia spp. has been reported.
Test Details
2 - 4 days
- Bacillary Angiomatosis Serology
- Bartonella henselae
- Bartonella quintana
- Cat Scratch Disease Antibody
- Rochalimaea
- BARTONELLA ANTIBODY PANEL
- B HENS IGG
- B HENS IGM
- B QUIN IGG
- B QUIN IGM
- BARTONELLA HENSELAE IGG
- BARTONELLA HENSELAE IGM
- BARTONELLA QUINTANA IGG
- BARTONELLA QUINTANA IGM
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate (preferred) or freeze.
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories