- Far broader and more inclusive of Bartonella species than standard serologies
- More sensitive than Western Blots and/or Immunofluorescence assays (IFA), especially early in the disease
- 100% specificity, meaning there is little chance of a false positive
- Detects the full spectrum of disease: early, active and late-stage disease
- Detects antibodies to Bartonella species and strains from North America, Europe, and Australia
Test
Bartonella ImmunoBlot IgG
$225.00
The Bartonella IgG ImmunoBlots are designed to detect IgG antibodies to Bartonella species including Bartonella henselae, B. quintana, B. elizabethae and B. vinsonii antigens in serum of patient suspected of having Bartonella infection. For diagnostic purposes, the Bartonella ImmunoBlot test results should be used in conjunction with clinical symptoms and other evidence available to the diagnosing practitioner.
Principle
ImmunoBlotting is a form of testing that uses multiple pure, recombinant proteins sprayed in precise amounts at specific positions on the test strips to dramatically increase accuracy, and has long been considered the gold standard in infectious disease testing due to its superior sensitivity and specificity. These tests effectively replace traditional tests such as ELISA and the western blot.
Until recently, diagnostic tests for Bartonella have been grossly insensitive and have not been able to detect many of the ever-growing list of species and strains. The new IGeneX ImmunoBlots overcome these obstacles with the ability to detect antibodies to multiple species of Bartonella, including B. henselae, B. quintana, B. elizabethae and B. vinsonii.
Performance Characteristics
Sensitivity: 15 samples were blood-culture positive for Bartonella and validated with PCR. All 15 samples were positive by either ImmunoBlot IgM and/or IgG.
Specificity: Based on a study performed on 34 well-characterized clinical samples, of which 10 of the samples were negative for Bartonella and positive for antibodies to other tick-borne pathogens, the specificity of the Bartonella ImmunoBlot test is 100%.
Tube / Specimen Requirements
1 SST/ minimum volume 0.5mL serum
CPT Code(s)
86611 x2, 86317 x3
IgG (IGeneX Criteria)
Positive: If two Bartonella specific bands are present
Indeterminate: If one Bartonella specific band is present
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The first step in getting tested with IGeneX is to order a collection kit. Choose between a Blood, Urine, or Miscellaneous kit.
WHY IGENEX FOR TICK-BORNE DISEASE TESTING?
- CLIA certified in all 50 states
- Long track record of success since 1991
- Offers testing that is nearly twice as accurate as CDC recommended tests
- Tests for all major tick-borne illnesses, including Lyme disease, TBRF, Babesia, Bartonella, and Rickettsia
- Utilizes comprehensive testing methods such as PCR, ImmunoBlots, IgXSpot and FISH
- Has become a nationwide leader in COVID-19 testing due to a relentless focus on customer satisfaction
