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Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgA by Immunoblot
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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).
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Immunoblot
Performed
Tue, Fri
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube.
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)
Refrigerated.
Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
| Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgA by Immunoblot | |
|---|---|
| Effective February 19, 2013 | |
| 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
FDA
Note
This assay tests for the presence of pertussis toxin (PT) and filamentous hemagglutinin antibody (FHA).
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86615
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2004317 | B. pertussis Ab, IgA Immunoblot Interp | 29672-3 |
| 2004318 | B. pertussis, IgA Immunoblot PT | 23830-3 |
| 2004397 | B. pertussis, IgA Immunoblot FHA | 43880-4 |
Aliases
- B. pertussis IgA immunoblot
- Pertussis Antibody
- Pertussis IgA Ab Immunoblot
- Whooping Cough
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