Bartonella – PCR – Lymph Node Tissue CSF
Consistent with O. Reg. 671/92 of the French Language Services Act, laboratory testing information on this page is only available in English because it is scientific or technical in nature and is for use only by qualified health care providers and not by members of the public.
Specimen Requirements
| Test Requested | Required Requisition(s) | Specimen Type | Minimum Volume | Collection Kit |
Bartonella – PCR Reference |
Lymph node or tissue is the most appropriate type of specimen. CSF may also be tested. |
0.5 ml CSF |
Sterile container without any preservative. |
Submission and Collection Notes
Complete all fields of the Reference Bacteriology Requisition, including clinical information, relevant symptoms, and history of animal contact, bite or scratch wounds.
Storage and Transport
Label the specimen with the patient’s full name, date of collection and one other unique identifier such as the patient’s date of birth or Health Card Number. Failure to provide this information may result in rejection or testing delay.
Special Instructions
Place specimen in biohazard bag and seal. Label the specimen with 2 identifiers prior to shipment.
Specimen should be transferred to the laboratory within 48 hours of collection.
Test Frequency and Turnaround Time (TAT)
Bartonella testing is performed daily, Monday to Friday.
Turnaround time for test results is up to 7 days from receipt by PHO laboratory.
Bartonella specimens are tested by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction).
Samples are sent to the Public Health Agency of Canada in Winnipeg.
MyPHO
Don’t have a MyPHO account? Register Now