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HelpTest Code LAB463 Bordetella pertussis Antibody
Additional Codes
PERTUS ABS
Clinical System Name
Bordetella pertussis Antibody
Synonyms
Pertussis Antibodies; Whooping Cough
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST or Red
Preferred Vol : 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Gross hemolysis, lipemia
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 8 C
Storage Location: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum (Min: 0.25 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Deliver specimen to the CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Separate from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum (Min: 0.25 mL) to a plastic aliquot tube affixed with large Epic label. Transport refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Room Temp |
7 d |
| Refrigerated | 14 d | |
| Frozen | 30 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T - F, Su | 3 - 5 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease, Inc.
33608 Ortega Highway, Bldg B-West Wing
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Phone Number: (800) 642-4657
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86615 (x2)
Methodology
Method: Multi-Analyte Immunodetection (MAID)
Analytical Volume: 0.25 mL Serum
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Ab (IgG) | |
| Age | IU/mL |
| ≤10 Years | <66 |
| 11-59 Years | <43 |
| ≥60 Years | <32 |
| Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Ab (IgA) | |
| Age | IU/mL |
| < 40 Years | <5 |
| ≥ 40 Years | <8 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Antibodies (IgG, IgA), MAID |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |