Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, Real-timeDNA PCR
Test Code: 138677
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 87798 002
Synonym
B pertussis and B parapertussis, DNA PCR (Real-Time); Whooping cough
Specimen Type
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, throat swab (dacron or rayon), OR nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash
Specimen Container
Option 1 (Preferred): Flocked NP Swab submitted DRY in plastic transport sleeve (PeopleSoft Number 93307). Option 2 (Alternate): NP Swab submitted in charcoal- containing transport media. Option 3 (Alternate): NP/Throat swab submitted in universal transport media (UTM). Option 4 (Alternate): NP wash/aspirate submitted in sterile container.
Volume
One NP/throat swab OR 0.5 mL nasal aspirate/wash
Unacceptable Conditions
Calcium-alginate swabs; swabs in non-charcoal containing transport media; swabs in Regan-Lowe culture media.
Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature OR refrigerate. DO NOT FREEZE charcoal transport swabs or dry swabs. Swabs in UTM and NP aspirates/washes may be frozen for up to 7 days.
Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Stability
Room Temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 138679 | Bordetella pertussis DNA | 91815-1 |
| 138680 | Bordetella parapertussis DNA | 91816-9 |
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