Bordetella pertussis, Nasopharyngeal Culture
Test Code: 180224
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 87070 001
Synonym
Bordetella pertussis Culture; Culture, Bordetella pertussis, Nasopharyngeal; Pertussis Culture; Whooping Cough Culture
Specimen Type
Nasopharyngeal swab
Specimen Container
Flexible swab and special charcoal-containing Bordetella transport media (available from laboratory).
Volume
One swab
Specimen Handling
Guide the flexible swab into the contour of the nares and into the nasopharynx. Pass the swab gently through the nose. Leave swab in place near septum and floor of nose for 15 to 30 seconds. Rotate and remove. Place into special transport media available from the laboratory.
Patient Prep
Patient must not be on antimicrobial therapy.
Unacceptable Conditions
Unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; prolonged delay in transport (usually more than 72 hours); inappropriate specimen transport device (eg, noncharcoal-containing transport medium)
Temperature
If possible, preincubate at 37(degrees)C; then use refrigerated temperature (2 degrees Celsius to 8 degrees Celsius) for transport.
Methodology
Culture
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 180224 | B pertussis, Nasophar Culture | 48741-3 |
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