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Test Code Bordetella Pertussis, IgG, IgA, IgM Bordetella pertussis Antibodies, IgG, IgA, IgM

Important Note

  • MUST be ordered as a .Miscellaneous Reference Test
  • Labcorp is performing laboratory
  • Test code 164541
  • Name of test: Bordetella pertussis Antibodies, IgG, IgA and IgM

 

Additional Codes

 

 

Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

 

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume:  2 mL

Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL

Cause for Rejection:

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination

Performing Laboratory

Labcorp

 

Shipping Information

Send Ambient in a plastic vial

Specimen Stability Information

Storage Instructions: Room temperature

Stability Requirements:

Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Freeze/thaw cycles Stable x4

CPT Code Information

864541 x 3 Bordetella IgA , IgG, IgM

 

Aliases

Whooping cough
B. pertussis infection

Bordetella pertussis Antibodies

Bordetella pertussis Antibodies, IgA

Bordetella pertussis Antibodies, IgG