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Order Code 1230300758 Bordetella Pertussis by PCR SO

Important Note

Complete patient and ordering healthcare provider information on attached form, print, and deliver with specimen.

Infectious

Additional Codes

Epic Order ID Lab6857IA

Collection tube (preferred)

Nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs, nasal/nasopharyngeal wash or aspirate.

Other acceptable specimen type: Nasal Swabs.

PCR is a very sensitive test, and precautions should be taken to not cross-contaminate specimens (i.e. wear gloves and change before and after collecting specimen. Avoid contact with environmental surfaces).

Transport temperature

Swabs can be stored and transported dry at ambient temperature or in a viral transport medium (leave the swab in the medium) refrigerate (2-8°C).

Performance

1 - 3 business days

Notes

Information listed here is up to date as of 1.11.2019. Check the State Hygenic Lab's test catalog for the most recent information reguarding collections and resulting.