Bordetella pertussis PCR PERPAR

Method(s) Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Specimen Required
Collect

Collect a nasopharyngeal sample with the flocked mini-tip swab and then place swab in the Universal Transport Medium (UTM).

Transport

Specimen should be stored between 5°C and 30°C during transport. Specimens can be stored up to 7 days at 2-8°C.

Remarks

Pertussis Molecular Assay is for the detection of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis (whooping cough) in nasopharyngeal samples.

Stability

Ambient: 5 days; Refrigerated: 7 days. Do not freeze sample.

Unacceptable Conditions

Calcium alginate-tipped nasopharyngeal swabs or swabs in Amies transport medium. (The material is inhibitory to PCR assay.)

Schedule Mon, Wed, Fri
Billing Code 3010457
CPTCode 87798 x2
Notes

Do not use Liquid Amies to collect. Only Universal Transport Medium (UTM) is acceptable.

Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
No Appointment Necessary
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