ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis by PCR : 0065080

Mnemonic: BORD PCR

Ordering Recommendation: CDC recommended test for the diagnosis of pertussis.
Methodology: Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-4 days
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.

Interpretive Data:

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 87798 x 2
Cross References: Whooping Cough (Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis by PCR)