B PER ABYS
Bordetella pertussis IgG, IgM and IgA Antibodies
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3534
Synonyms:
Bordetella pertussis Serology
Whooping Cough
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 14 days
Room Temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or have gross bacterial contamination will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
86615x3 - B pertussis IgG/M/A (EAP 30040481)
Method:
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)