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HelpTest Code BPIGMI Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgM
Additional Codes
2004326
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
0.5 mL
Testing Volume
0.15 mL
Rejection Criteria
Heat-inactivated specimens.
Specimen Storage and Stability
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
EPIC Code
LAB3164
Methodology
Qualitative Immunoblot
Acceptable Collection Container
SST
Patient Preparation
None
Transport
Refrigerated
STAT Availability
No
Turn Around Time
2-6 days
Lab Department
Referred Testing
LOINC
| B. pertussis Ab, IgM Immunoblot Interp | 93479-4 |
| B. pertussis, IgM Immunoblot FHA | 43882-0 |
| B. pertussis, IgM Immunoblot PT | 69368-9 |
CPT
86615