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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
CDC-recommended test for the diagnosis of pertussis. Consider concurrent testing with Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis by PCR (0065080).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Nasal aspirate or nasopharyngeal swab.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Aspirate: Transfer to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL). Nasopharyngeal swab: Place swab in Regan-Lowe transport media and incubate for 24-48 hours at 35 (Degree)C (ARUP supply# 24962). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect(TM) or contact ARUP Client Services at 800-522-2787. Also acceptable: Swab in Jones Kendrick media or Amies with charcoal media, or swabs in described media sent directly without incubation.
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Room temperature or refrigerated.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Sputum, Eswabs, or medias other than listed above.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
Specimen source preferred.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
87081; Identification CPT codes may vary based on method
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