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Bordetella pertussis Culture : 0060117

Mnemonic: MC PERT

Methodology:	Standard reference procedures for Bordetella pertussis culture and identification
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	Within 7 days Preliminary: as soon as positive detected; Final: Negative at 7 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: Nasopharyngeal swab, nasal aspirate or washing. DFA is suggested in addition to culture. If both culture and DFA are ordered, two swabs or swab plus slides are required. Specimen Preparation: Nasopharyngeal Swab: Place swab in Regan-Lowe transport media and incubate for 24-48 hours at 35°C (ARUP Supply# 24962). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787 or send directly without incubation. Also acceptable: Place swab in Amies with charcoal media. OR Aspirate or Washing: Transfer to a sterile container. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature or refrigerated. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Remarks: Specimen source preferred. Unacceptable Conditions: Sputum. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Incubated Regan-Lowe: Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: Unacceptable Unincubated Regan-Lowe, Amies swab, Aspirate or Washing: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval: Culture negative for Bordetella pertussis.
Interpretive Data:	A negative culture does not exclude the possibility of Bordetella pertussis infection.
Note:	Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis detection by PCR also available (0065080).
CPT Code(s):	87081 presumptive identification. If definitive identification required, add 87077.
Cross References:	Culture, Bordetella pertussis (Bordetella pertussis Culture) , Pertussis Culture (Bordetella pertussis Culture) , Whooping Cough Culture (Bordetella pertussis Culture)

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