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Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Antibody (IgG), Immunoassay

Test Summary

Antibody levels above the reference range are highly suggestive of recent infection or vaccination.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Gross hemolysis • Lipemia

Order Code

BORDTX

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB6143

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86615

Billing Code

670593

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

Bordetella pertussis toxin(PT) Ab (IgG), IA

≤10 Years	<66 IU/mL
11-59 Years	<43 IU/mL
≥60 Years	<32 IU/mL

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Sunday, Tuesday - Friday; Report available: 2 - 4 days