Bartonella

Container:
Turnaround time:	14 working days
Description:	Bartonella
Preparation:	Samples must be taken as per the tube manufacturer's processing instructions.
Vessels and Containers:	4 mls Serum Gold Top
Sample requirements:	4 mls Serum Gold Top
Interference:	A full clinical history is required or the sample will not be processed. Any samples with insufficient information could result in sample rejection. The results obtained for this assay depend on adequate identification, collection, transport, storage and processing of samples. To avoid incorrect results, it is therefore necessary to take care during these steps and to carefully follow the instructions. Results obtained must be interpreted taking into consideration the clinical data and other laboratory tests.
How result is reported:	Detected / Not Detected
Important Information:	Website updated: November 2025
Alias:	Internal test code: RGEN
Transportation and Handling:	Transport at room temperature, refrigerated at 2-8°C on receipt at the laboratory.
Special Precautions:	Samples should be transported as quickly as possible to the department so sample stability is not compromised.
Time limits for requesting additional examinations:	Sample available in this laboratory for approximately 1 week once final report issued (stored frozen). Test can only be added to samples already received by Virology
Reference Lab Description:	UKHSA Porton Down - Rare and Imported Pathogens Lab (RIPL)

Reference Range

Detected / Not Detected