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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/A

Transport 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)