Test Code BARTBM Bartonella, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Additional Codes
MAYO: BARTB
EPIC: LAB4133
Reporting Name
Bartonella PCR, BUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of Bartonella infection when Bartonella DNA would be expected to be present in blood, especially endocarditis
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTAOrdering Guidance
BART / Bartonella Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Serum and/or Warthin-Starry tissue stain (PATHC / Pathology Consultation) should be considered if PCR is negative and there remains a strong suspicion of disease caused by these organisms.
Specimen Required
The high sensitivity of amplification by PCR requires the specimen to be processed in an environment in which contamination of the specimen by Bartonella species DNA is unlikely.
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA), or sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send specimen in original tube (preferred).
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Ambient | 7 days | ||
Frozen | 7 days |
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Test Classification
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87801
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
BARTB | Bartonella PCR, B | 16275-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
SRC98 | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |
56056 | Bartonella PCR | 16275-0 |
Report Available
2 to 7 daysReject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability. |
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.