Laboratory Test Directory
Bordetella pertussis/ parapertussis by PCR
Components
| Name | Method | Department | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordetella pertussis/para-PCR |
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
CMI, Molecular Infectious Disease |
Battery Members
Bordetella Pertussis (PERTT); Parapertussis (PPERT), Pertussis Specimen Description (BPTSD)
Specimen Requirements
BAL, Tracheal aspirate
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredSterile container |
N/A | 1 mL |
Stability
Refrigerated - 4 day(s)
Frozen - Indefinite week(s)
Room temperature - 24 hour(s)
Nasopharyngeal swab
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredM4 collection kit |
N/A | |
Stability
Refrigerated - 4 day(s) |
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AlternateSterile container |
N/A | |
Stability
Refrigerated - 4 day(s) |
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AlternateeSwab (Amies Media) |
N/A | |
Stability
Refrigerated - 7 day(s) |
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Reasons for Rejection
- Nasal wash
- Diluted specimen
- Thawed and refrozen specimen
- Specimen handling other than described
- Not received at proper temperature
- Not received within specified time frame
Comments
Collect one posterior nasopharyngeal (NP) swab specimen using swab included in collection kit. Place swab into the vial and cut the swab shaft leaving the swab tip in the vial. Make sure that no part of the swab remains above the top of the vial. Seal the vial tightly. Specimens received after 0900 will be done on the next day of testing.
CPT Code
- 87801