Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Antibodies (IgG, IgA), MAID

Test Code

37294

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

Methodology
Multi-Analyte Immunodetection (MAID)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Sun, Tues-Fri; Report available: 2-4 days

Reference Range

Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Ab (IgG)

≤10 Years	<66 IU/mL
11-59 Years	<43 IU/mL
≥60 Years	<32 IU/mL

Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Ab (IgA)

<40 Years	<5 IU/mL
≥40 Years	<8 IU/mL

Clinical Significance

Antibody levels above the reference range are highly suggestive of recent infection or vaccination.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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.