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HelpTest Code BTPPCR Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis PCR
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Test ID |
| BTPPCR |
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EPIC Test ID |
| LAB923 |
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred specimen: Nasopharyngeal wash, bronchial wash, bronchial lavage, and nasopharyngeal aspirates.
Acceptable: Nasal and nasopharynx swabs transported in Viral Transport Media.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nose and throat swabs are not acceptable specimens and will be rejected.
Note:
1. The following specimens may be inhibitory to PCR testing and will be rejected:
A. Calcium alginate swabs.
B. Cotton-tipped swabs.
C. Swabs sent in gel or Aimies transport medium. (eSwabs)
Report Available
Analytical Time: 1 day
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). PCR amplification and hybridization
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87798 x 2
Reference Ranges
Not Detected
Day (s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday