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Test ID: FBART    
Bartonella Antibody Panel, IFA CSF

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

REFERENCE RANGE: <1:1

  

INTERPRETIVE CRITERIA:

<1:1 Antibody Not Detected

> or = 1:1 Antibody Detected

 

Infection with Bartonella henselae has been associated with cat

scratch disease, bacillary angiomatosis, peliosis hepatis and

febrile bacteremia syndrome. Infection with Bartonella quintana

has been associated with trench fever and bacillary angiomatosis

in both HIV positive and negative individuals.

 

IgG crossreactivity between B. henselae and B. Quintana may

occur at any titer; however, the infecting species will typically

have the higher IgG titer. Crossreactivity of IgM between

the two species is limited and typically is not seen.

  

Diagnosis of infections of the central nervous system can be

accomplished by demonstrating the presence of intrathecally-

produced specific antibody. However, interpreting results is

complicated by low antibody levels found in CSF, passive

transfer of antibody from blood, and contamination via bloody

taps.

  

Test Performed by: Focus Diagnostics, Inc

                                      5785 Corporate Avenue

                                      Cypress, CA 90630-4750