Bartonella Serology (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CATG

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7173

Synonyms

Rochalimae Henselae Serology,
Bartonella hensalae,
Cat scratch disease

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred if Waitākere

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Collection instructions:
Minimum paediatric volume: 500 uL plain serum.

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