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Test Code LAB3216 BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS PCR

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect  Submit Stability
Bordetella Collection Kit Nasopharyngeal Refrigerate Swab Swab in collection kit 24 hours

BPRPV - Overview: Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies (mayocliniclabs.com)

Bordetella pertussis collection

B. pertussis binds specifically to ciliated respiratory epithelial cells which are found in the nasopharynx, making a nasopharyngeal sample (NP) the specimen of choice for Bordetella PCR testing.


COLLECTION

 

1. Insert the tip of the swab into a nostril to obtain a specimen from the posterior nasopharynx.

2. Do not force the swab; resistance will be felt when the posterior nasopharynx is reached.

3. Rotate the swab and leave it in place for 10-30 seconds or until the patient coughs.

4. Repeat the process for the second nostril

 

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

M-F & Sun / 3 days / Not available STAT

Method

Nucleic Acid Amplification

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
Aplified Probe x2 87798

 

Instrumentation

BPRPV - Overview: Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies (mayocliniclabs.com)

Performing Location

BPRPV - Overview: Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies (mayocliniclabs.com)

Reference Range

Negative

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

N/A