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Test Code BPABG B.pertussis Ab, IgG  

Important Note

In most cases, serology testing is not recommended for the diagnosis of active pertussis infection.  CDC-recommended first-line tests for pertussis are Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis by PCR

Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens.  Mark orders and specimens plaily as "acute" or "convalescent".
 

Additional Codes

2005268

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Instructions

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
 

Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Testing Volume

0.15 mL

Rejection Criteria

Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or turbid specimens.
 

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
 

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Tuesday, Friday

Test Alias

2005268; RIGG; B. pertussis IgG ELISA; Pertussis Antibody; Pertussis IgG
 

CPT Coding

86615

EPIC Code

LAB2601

Methodology

SemiQuantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
 

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel
 

Transport

Refrigerated

Turn Around Time

2-6 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

LOINC

42330-1