TS42 : Bordetella pertussis (BP)
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
B. Pertussis
Methodology:
Helicase Dependent Amplification
Clinical Utility:
An in vitro diagnostic test for the qualitative detection of Bordetella pertussis a nucleic acids isolated from nasopharyngeal swab specimens obtained from patients suspected of having respiratory tract infection attributable to Bordetella pertussis.
ORDERING:
Test Code:
TS42-2
Turnaround Time:
24 HOURS
Preferred Specimen:
Swab-Viral Culturette
Collection:
Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
---|---|---|---|
Swab-Viral Culturette | 1 | Refrigerate | 6 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
SV: Collect sample, place in holder, label with patient name. NOT TO BE USED FOR BACTERIAL TRANSPORT
Storage Transport Instructions:
Sample may be stored for 49 hours at 2-25 C followed by 6 days at 2-8 C (UTM)
Billing:
CPT Codes:
87798 x 1
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