Bartonella IGXSpot
IGeneX
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
The Bartonella IGXSpot test is an Enzyme–Linked ImmunoSpot (ELISPOT) assay that detects human T cells reactive to Bartonella-specific antigens in vitro, including B. henselae, B. quintana, B. elizabethae, and B. vinsonii. It detects specific T cell responses soon after Bartonella infection or late in the disease.
- Bartonella-reactive T Cells
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.
- Your sample must be drawn and shipped on the same day, Monday - Wednesday only.
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
