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B.pertussisB.parapertussis PCR
Test Code138677
Alias/See Also
B pertussis and B parapertussis, DNA PCR (Real-Time); Whooping cough
CPT Codes
87798 (x2)
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, throat swab (dacron or rayon), OR nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash
Minimum Volume
One NP/throat swab OR 0.5 mL nasal aspirate/wash
Transport Container
Option 1 (Preferred): Flocked NP Swab submitted DRY in plastic transport sleeve (PeopleSoft Number 93307). Option 2 (Alternate): NP Swab submitted in charcoal- containing transport media. Option 3 (Alternate): NP/Throat swab submitted in universal transpo
Transport Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature OR refrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE charcoal transport swabs or dry swabs. Swabs in UTM and NP aspirates/washes may be frozen for up to 7 days.
Specimen Stability
5 days room temp; 7 days refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Calcium-alginate swabs; swabs in non-charcoal containing transport media; swabs in Regan-Lowe culture media.
Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Setup Schedule
Daily - 1st shift
