Bartonella FISH
IGeneX
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
The Bartonella FISH assay is designed for qualitative detection of ribosomal RNA of bacteria belonging to the Genus Bartonella. The FISH test provides a significant increase in specificity over the standard gram stain for the presence of Bartonella in a whole blood smear. A positive result indicates the presence of bacterium from the Genus Bartonella, including B. berkhoffii, B. henselae, B. elizabethae, B. quintana, or B. vinsonii.
- Bartonella spp. rRNA
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 10 business days after the lab receives samples.
10 business days
Before You Start
- Please read the test preparation and collection instructions here.
- Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Day Before Collection
- Ensure you are well hydrated.
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
