Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis
IgG, IgM and IgA Antibodies
Order Name
BOR PER AB
Test Number: 5558600
Revision Date 11/20/2006
Test Number: 5558600
Revision Date 11/20/2006
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis IgG, IgM and IgA Antibodies |
Enzyme Immunoassay |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1.2) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | This assay to be deactivated Nov. 20th 2006. Please provide patient age on Test Requisition Form to allow reporting of age-specific reference ranges. Stabile: Refrigerated - 14 Days, Frozen - 2 Months, Room Temperature - 24 Hours. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Sun - Mon @11:00; Tue - Sat @09:00; Turn-Around Time 1 to 3 Day(s) |
| Expected TAT | 3-5 Days |
| Clinical Use | Establish evidence of infection/exposure to Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough. |
| Notes | This assay to be deactivated Nov. 20th 2006. See replacement information in the Deactivated testing page. Click Here. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86615X3 |
| Internal Comments | Group Test |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |