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BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS/PARAPERTUSSIS, PCR, RESPIRATORY

Test Code
LAB3041041


CPT Codes
87798

Preferred Specimen
BD UVT viral transport media with flocked swab, nasopharyngeal swab


Minimum Volume
Flocked swab placed in 3 mL of BD UVT viral transport media


Instructions

BD UVT viral transport media with flocked swab must be used (Lawson # 100163). Place sample in the refrigerator outside of specimen processing. There is a rack marked Molecular Diagnostics.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 2 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Non-validated sample types will be sent to a Reference Laboratory. Any other transport media will be rejected. Calcium alginate swabs will be rejected. 


Methodology
Real Time PCR

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Friday (varies)


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis testing performed with the Diasorin Simplexa Bordetella Direct Assay. This assay is FDA cleared.


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.



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.