ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0065080: Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis by PCR |
| Test Mnemonic: BORD PCR | |
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Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-4 days |
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Collect: Respiratory specimens on rayon or Dacron® swab, or direct respiratory specimen such as BAL, respiratory aspirate, or sputum. Specimen source is required.
Transport: Swab in viral transport media (Microtest M4 or UTM) (ARUP supply #12884), or 2 mL respiratory specimen in sterile container, frozen. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Unacceptable Conditions: Calcium-alginate swabs (shown to inhibit PCR). Respiratory aspirates in collection containers with tubing. Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 2 weeks |
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A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or B. pertussis or B. parapertussis DNA in concentrations below the level of detection of the assay. A false positive for B. pertussis may occur in samples containing B. holmesii DNA. A false positive for B. parapertussis may occur in samples containing B. bronchiseptica DNA.
Please refer to Statement A in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87801 |