| Ordering Recommendation: |
CDC recommended test for the diagnosis of pertussis.
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| Methodology: |
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Respiratory specimen: Aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), swab or sputum.
Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787
Swabs: Place in viral transport media.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Calcium-alginate swabs.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 weeks.
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