Ordering Recommendation

Not a stand-alone test. CDC-recommended first-line tests for pertussis are Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis by PCR (0065080) and/or Bordetella pertussis Culture (0060117). If serology is used to assess late-stage pertussis, the recommended test is Bordetella pertussis Antibodies, IgA and IgG by ELISA with Reflex to Immunoblot (2001774).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year

Methodology

Qualitative Immunoblot

Performed

Tue, Fri

Reported

1-5 days

Reference Interval

Effective February 19, 2013

Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgA by Immunoblot
Components
Reference Interval
Bordetella pertussis Ab, IgA by Immunoblot Interp Negative
B. pertussis, IgA Immunoblot PT Negative
B. pertussis, IgA Immunoblot FHA Negative

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

This assay tests for the presence of pertussis toxin (PT) and filamentous hemagglutinin antibody (FHA).

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86615

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
2004317 B. pertussis Ab, IgA Immunoblot Interp 93479-4
2004318 B. pertussis, IgA Immunoblot PT 74765-9
2004397 B. pertussis, IgA Immunoblot FHA 69753-2
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Aliases

  • B. pertussis IgA immunoblot
  • Pertussis Antibody
  • Pertussis IgA Ab Immunoblot
  • Whooping Cough
Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgA by Immunoblot