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Test Code BTPPCR Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis PCR [LAB923]

Performing Laboratory

Pathology Laboratory Des Moines, IA

Clinical Testing | Pathology Laboratory

Laboratory Section: 

Microbiology

 

Test Performance

Performed: 

Monday through Friday

 

Analytical Time: 

1 day

Specimen Requirements

Collection Information: 

Preferred specimen: Nasopharyngeal wash, bronchial wash, bronchial lavage, and nasopharyngeal aspirates.
Acceptable: Nasal and nasopharynx swabs transported in Viral Transport Media. 

 

Unacceptable Conditions: 

Nose and throat swabs are not acceptable specimens and will be rejected.

Note:
1. The following specimens may be inhibitory to PCR testing and will be rejected:
   A. Calcium alginate swabs.
   B. Cotton-tipped swabs.
   C. Swabs sent in gel or Aimies transport medium. (eSwabs)

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

7 days - Preferred

 

Frozen Stability: 

7 days

 

Ambient Stability: 

7 days

 

CPT Code

87798X2

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). PCR amplification and hybridization