BORDETELLA pertussis/parapertussis DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Code: C653Specimen Collection: Swab
Component:


Specimen Source
Bordetella
Pertussis DNA
Bordetella
parapertussis DNA

Method:



RT-PCR

RT-PCR

Collection Notes: The specimen source must be indicated on the test requisition. Acceptable specimens include: Calcium alginate swabs, nasopharyngeal secretions. To prepare a smear roll the nasopharynx swab over areas of a glass slide. Allow to air dry. Heat fix the slide. Ship in a slide holder at ambient temperature.
Clinical Utility: The specimen source must be indicated on the test requisition. Acceptable specimens include: Calcium alginate swabs, nasopharyngeal secretions. To prepare a smear roll the nasopharynx swab over areas of a glass slide. Allow to air dry. Heat fix the slide. Ship in a slide holder at ambient temperature.
CPT Code: 87798 x 2 Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

NP Aspirate/ Wash

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
8
 
Days
Frozen
 
7
 
Days

Nasal Swab-Amies Liquid

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
8
 
Days
Frozen
 
7
 
Days

ESwab Amies

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
8
 
Days
Frozen
 
7
 
Days

Nasal Swab in M4

Ambient
 
48
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
8
 
Days
Frozen
 
7
 
Days
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