Cat scratch disease antibodies - serum
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 5-10 mL blood in plain tube; acute and convalescent samples. |
| Method | EIA. |
| Application | To establish the diagnosis of cat scratch fever (infection with Bartonella henselae) in patients with a suggestive clinical syndrome. |
| Interpretation | A rise in titre between acute and convalescent samples supports the clinical diagnosis of cat scratch disease. If available, PCR detection of the organism in an appropriate biopsy specimen is a more sensitive test. |
| Reference | Anderson BE and Neuman MA. Clin Microbiol Rev 1997; 10: 203-219. |