Bordetella Pertussis / Parapertussis PCR
Order Code:
BORPCR
Test Summary
Detection of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis DNA via real-time qualitative PCR
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab in 3 mL Viral Transport Medium (VTM) or Universal Transport Medium (UTM)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Nasopharyngeal swab in 3 mL Viral Transport Medium (VTM) or Universal Transport Medium (UTM)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Due to internal control inhibition, Amies Charcoal media swabs are not acceptable.
Order Code
BORPCR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1378
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87798(2)
Billing Code
- 300767
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time PCR Utilizing Primers and Fluorscent Probes
FDA Status
No - This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 1 - 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab in 3 mL Viral Transport Medium (VTM) or Universal Transport Medium (UTM)
Minimum Volume
N/A
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Nasopharyngeal swab in 3 mL Viral Transport Medium (VTM) or Universal Transport Medium (UTM)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Due to internal control inhibition, Amies Charcoal media swabs are not acceptable.
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time PCR Utilizing Primers and Fluorscent Probes
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 1 - 2 days