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HelpTest Code BORD PCR Bordetella pertussis PCR
Processing Instructions
Nasopharyngeal swab (Dacron or Rayon swabs only). Place swab in viral transport media (M4RT) and refrigerate.
Nasal aspirate in a screw capped sterile container and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Room Temp 3 days, Refrig 14 days, Frozen 14 days
Performed Test Frequency
Monday thru Saturday
Methodology
PCR
CPT(s)
87798|87798|87798
Cerner Order Code
BPPCR
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
NP Swab or a Nasal aspirate
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Specimens in other transport media, Specimens in Regan Lowe media, Specimens in bacteriological blood culture media, Dry swabs, calcium alginate swabs, wooden swabs and swabs in gel transports, Specimens in culturettes, Throat and anterior nasal swabs (due to unacceptably low rates of detection), Specimen received in non-sterile or leaking containers.
Turnaround Time
1 – 2 Days
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.