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Bordetella Pertussis Culture & RT-PCR

Test Code
BPERT


Preferred Specimen
Nasopharynx swabs


Instructions
Swabs collected according to directions provided by NH Public Health lab in the test kit.


Transport Container
Pertussis Kit provided by lab


Transport Temperature
Room temp. up to 24 hours; refrigerated up to 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens received >7 days from collection are unacceptable for testing.


Methodology
Selective culture on Regan-Lowe media for Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis and PCR for Bordetella pertussis.

Reference Range
Negative. Critical Value: Positive Bordetella smear or culture.


Clinical Significance
Bordetella pertussis is the cause of whooping cough that may occur in unimmunized individuals.




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.