Ordering Recommendation
CDC-recommended test for the diagnosis of pertussis in nasopharyngeal swab and nasal wash specimens.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Respiratory specimen: Aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or swab.
Fluid: Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787
Swabs: Place in viral transport media.
Frozen
Calcium-alginate swabs.
Specimen source required.
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 weeks.
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87798 x2
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0065078 | Bordetella pertussis by PCR | 23826-1 |
0065079 | Bordetella parapertussis by PCR | 29723-4 |
2002176 | B. pertussis/parapertussis Source | 31208-2 |
Aliases
- Bordetella pertussis and parapertussis
- Bordetella Pertussis, parapertussis Molecular Detection
- Whooping Cough