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Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Antibody (IgG), Immunoassay
Test Code37295
Preferred Specimen
Red Top
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
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Sets up 5 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 1 to 3 days.
Reference Range
Bordetella pertussis toxin(PT) Ab (IgG), IA
| ≤10 Years | <66 IU/mL |
| 11-59 Years | <43 IU/mL |
| ≥60 Years | <32 IU/mL |
Clinical Significance
Antibody levels above the reference range are highly suggestive of recent infection or vaccination.
