BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS/PARAPERTUSSIS, PCR
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | BPDNA |
| Performed by? | Reference Laboratory - ARUP web page for Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis, PCR test details. |
| Sendout? | yes |
| Price range | $$$$ |
| Principle | This is a sensitive and specific assay for the presence of Bordetella pertussis and is preferred to direct FA, which is no longer offered. Request culture if B. pertussis is suspected. |
| Method | PCR |
| Container type | sterile, screw-capped container |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL |
| Sample type | Nasopharyngeal aspirate, wash or NP swab in viral transport media or sterile saline |
| Special instructions | Specimen source required. |
| Synonyms | Whooping Cough (Pertussis/Parapertussis) PCR;Pertussis PCR; |
| Last Updated | 7/15/2014 4:51:40 PM |