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Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) IgG Antibody, Immunoassay : 37295
Test CodeBPERAG or 37295
Alias/See Also
Whooping Cough
CPT Codes
86615
Instructions
Serum separator tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator and transport. 0.5 mL Serum (Min: 0.25 mL)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis; lipemia.
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Sunday, Tuesday - Friday
Report Available
1-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Limitations
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Reference Range
Effective 12/10/2018
PT IgG < or = 10 years: <66 IU/mL
PT IgG 11 - 59 years:: <43 IU/mL
PT IgG > or = 60 years: <32 IU/mL
PT IgG < or = 10 years: <66 IU/mL
PT IgG 11 - 59 years:: <43 IU/mL
PT IgG > or = 60 years: <32 IU/mL
Clinical Significance
Antibody levels above the reference range are highly suggestive of recent infection or vaccination.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
