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Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Antibodies (IgG, IgA), MAID
Test Code37294
CPT Codes
86615 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia
Methodology
Multi-Analyte Immunodetection (MAID)
Setup Schedule
Sets up 5 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 1 to 3 days.
Clinical Significance
Antibody levels above the reference range are highly suggestive of recent infection or vaccination.
