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HelpTest Code LAB3919 Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis PCR
Infectious
Synonyms
Bordetella PCR
Pertussis PCR
Bordetella Qualitative PCR
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Nasopharyngeal swab
Container(s): Universal Transport Media (UTM)
Preferred Vol: 1 Swab
Minimum Vol: 1 Swab
Processing Instructions
CPA: Send sample to Microbiology.
Reject due to: Collection other than a flocked swab in UTM (e.g. dry swab, ESwab, cotton swab, swab with wooden shaft, calcium alginate swab, etc.), collection from a non-NP source.
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 8 C (if storing <7 days) OR -70 C (if storing >7 days)
Off-site Collection: Send refrigerated if <7 days old OR frozen at -70 C if 7 days old or greater.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| UTM | Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Indefinite |
Availability
| Procedure | Performed | Turn Around Time (TAT) |
|---|---|---|
| PCR | Sun-Fri before 3pm |
1 - 3 days |
Test is not available STAT.
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Microbiology Laboratory
(206) 987-2585
CPT Codes
87798 (x2)
Description
This test is for the qualitative detection of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis from nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs. This FDA-cleared DiaSorin Molecular Simplexa™ test is used to quickly and effectively detect Bordtella infection via nucleic acid amplification.