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Test Code BPAGM B.pertussis Ab, IgA, IgG, IgM  

Important Note

If serology is used to assess late-stage pertussis (>4 weeks), the recommended test is Bordetella pertussis Antibodies, IgA and IgG by ELISA with Reflex to Immunoblot (2001774). CDC-recommended first-line tests for pertussis are Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis by PCR (0065080) and/or Bordetella pertussis Culture (0060117).

Additional Codes

2004328

Methodology

Qualitative Immunoblot
 

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

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

Transport

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Heat-inactivated specimens
 

Specimen Storage and Stability

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

Turn Around Time

2-6 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Test Alias

2004328; Pertussis Antibody, Pertussis Immunoblot
 

CPT Coding

86615 X 3

EPIC Code

LAB9026

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel
 

Testing Volume

0.2 mL

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Tuesday, Friday
 

LOINC

Bpert IgA Immunoblot interp-29672-3; Bpert IgA Immunoblot PT-23830-3; Bpert IgA Immunoblot FHA- 43880-4; Bpert IgG Immunoblot interp-29674-9; Bpert IgG Immunoblot FHA-43881-2; Bpert IgG Immunoblot PT-69367-1; Bpert IgG Immunoblot PT100-20992-4; Bpert IgM Immunoblot interp- 29673-1; Bpert IgM Immunoblot FHA- 43882-0; Bpert IgM Immunoblot PT- 23832-9;