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B. pertussis PCR

Test Code
PERT


Preferred Specimen
Naso-pharynx swab in viral transport media


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
NONE


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incomplete or no label, leaking containers


Setup Schedule
2 or 3 times / week


Report Available
2 days


Limitations
Baptist Health - LR Microbiology



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.