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Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgA by Immunoblot : 2004316

Mnemonic: BORDA BLOT

Methodology: Qualitative Immunoblot
Performed: Tue
Reported: 1-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval:
Negative
Interpretive Data:

Refer to Statement D under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
Note: This assay tests for the presence of pertussis toxin (PT) and filamentous hemagglutinin antibody (FHA).
CPT Code(s): 86615
Cross References: Pertussis Antibody (Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgA by Immunoblot) , Whooping Cough (Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgA by Immunoblot)
 
 

 

 

 
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