UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Bartonella henselae (Cat Scratch), Culture
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VARIES
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87070, 87176
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| Test Description: |
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Test Component: Culture for Bartonella henselae
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Detect the presence of Bartonella henselae, the causative agent of Cat Scratch Disease.
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Specimen Requirements
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Tissue
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See Additional Information section.
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Interpretation
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Acceptable sites include skin and liver biopsies. Submit specimen in a sterile screw cap container. Indicate on Microbiology request form to culture for Bartonella.
Refer to test directory entry for Bartonella henselae Ab, IgG and IgM.
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B. henselae
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