A single IgG antibody test for Bartonella, the bacteria behind Cat Scratch Fever, indicating past exposure. Often considered alongside Lyme disease testing because the two conditions can overlap and share similar symptoms.
1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.
This is a single antibody test for Bartonella, the bacteria responsible for Cat Scratch Fever. It looks for IgG antibodies, which indicate past rather than necessarily current infection. The provider notes that Bartonella infection can co-exist with Lyme disease, and because the two share similar symptoms, testing for both together is often suggested.
Against the 79 similarly sized immunity and infection tests we track, this one is priced well above the median, £177.25 versus a typical £129.00, around 37% higher, for a single-marker test.
It scores reasonably for clarity and documentation, with the listing setting out the biomarker, sample type, turnaround and collection options. It scores lower for value for money given the price relative to similarly sized immunity tests, and for collection convenience, both because it needs a venous draw at a clinic and because its turnaround, around 9 days, is the longest among the tests in this catalogue. Blue Horizon Medicals works with UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and has been trading since 2009.
This suits you if you have symptoms that could be linked to Cat Scratch Fever or a tick-borne illness and want to check for past Bartonella exposure, particularly alongside a Lyme disease test given how closely the two conditions can overlap. It's a single marker, priced above the typical rate for similarly sized immunity tests we track, so it's worth confirming with your doctor that this is the right test for your symptoms before ordering. We don't have a directly comparable single-marker Bartonella test from another provider to check whether a cheaper option exists.
A trained professional takes a venous blood sample at a clinic, or a nurse can visit your home for the draw. The fact sheet doesn't detail the lab process beyond testing for Bartonella IgG antibodies. Results are typically back within around 9 days, and a doctor reviews them before they reach you.
Bartonella IgG antibodies, indicating past exposure to the bacteria behind Cat Scratch Fever, are the focus of this test. At £177.25 it's priced about 37% above the median for similarly sized immunity and infection tests we track. Turnaround is the slowest of the tests in this catalogue, at around 9 days, and the provider suggests considering it alongside a Lyme disease test given the overlap in symptoms.
The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
1 biomarkers, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests we track.
A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 9 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.
£177.25 against a median of £129.00 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (+37%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
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