BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS/PARAPERTUSSIS, PCR
Item | Value |
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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 |