Bordetella Pertussis, PCR
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB3559 Pertussis PCR
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Nasopharynx | ViralM4-R | 1.0 | |
| Varies | Nasopharynx | Aspirate-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated @ 4°C
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: Refrigerated @ 4°C for 7 days
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: N/A
Refrigerate: N/A
Frozen: N/A
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| BORDETELLA OTHER SPECIES | 63431-1 |
| BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS METHODS USED | 43913-3 |
| BORDETELLA RESULTS | 63431-1 |
| CGAT DISCLAIMER | 62364-5 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
3 Days
CPT Code(s)
87798
Performing Lab Section
Molecular Pathology
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)