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Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis PCR

Infectious Disease Laboratories - : Virology

Test ID :
BPPT
Test Workstation :
VIR3
Specimen Type:
One flocked swab in 3.0 mL M4 Viral Transport Medium collected from nasopharyngeal source.
Cause for Rejection:
Improper specimen type, improper storage/transport, improper swab, dry swab, swab not present, multiple swabs per vial, mislabeled, or unlabeled.
Storage:
Transport refrigerated required from off campus location. Upon arrival in laboratory, store refrigerated.
Availability:
Mon-Sun (0700-1600)
Methodology:
DNA detection by Real Time PCR on the Aries analyzer
Lab/Phone:
330-543-4863
TAT:
48 hours
CPT Code:
87798x2
Synonyms:
Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis by PCR
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