BORDPCR
Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis PCR
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3469
Synonyms:
BPRPV
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Rayon swab with an aluminum shaft placed in transport medium such as a green-top nasopharyngeal swab (rayon mini-tip) with Stuart's media (no charcoal), or Stuart's media with charcoal, or Amies media with or without charcoal (Transwab Nasopharyngeal wit
Specimen Type:
One nasopharyngeal (NP) swab or nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash.
Preferred Volume:
Nasopharyngeal Swab
Nasopharyngeal (not throat) aspirate/wash or nasal aspirate/wash 0.5mL
Nasopharyngeal (not throat) aspirate/wash or nasal aspirate/wash 0.5mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Swab transport containers without charcoal must contain a pledget saturated with either Stuart's or Amies liquid media. Clear semi-solid/solid media is gel and will be rejected.
2. Other swab or media types may be inhibitory to PCR testing and will be rejected.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Frozen- 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Nose, nasal, or throat swab Calcium alginate or cotton-tipped swab Swab sent in gel transport medium, viral/universal transport medium, or Regan Lowe media ESwab Swabs with solid plastic shaft Dry swab
CPT Codes:
87798x2 - Bordetella Pertussis PCR (EAP 30040434)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Method:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Test Includes:
This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic individuals who may carry B pertussis or parapertussis.
This test is not recommended for follow up of patients previously diagnosed with pertussis (ie, as a test of cure)
This test is not recommended for follow up of patients previously diagnosed with pertussis (ie, as a test of cure)