Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
BORDM BLOT
Methodology
Qualitative Immunoblot
Performed
Tue, Fri
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible.
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
Heat-inactivated specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgM by Immunoblot | |
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Effective February 19, 2013 | |
Components | Reference Interval |
Bordetella pertussis Ab, IgM by Immunoblot Interp | Negative |
B. pertussis, IgM Immunoblot PT | Negative |
B. pertussis, IgM Immunoblot FHA | Negative |
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.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
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 |
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2004323 | B. pertussis Ab, IgM Immunoblot Interp | 50398-7 |
2004324 | B. pertussis, IgM Immunoblot FHA | 43882-0 |
2004325 | B. pertussis, IgM Immunoblot PT |
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Aliases
- B. pertussis IgM immunoblot
- Pertussis Antibody
- Pertussis IgM Ab Immunoblot
Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgM by Immunoblot