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Bordetella pertussis by PCR

CPT Code(s): 87798
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:
Collect:Respiratory specimen: Aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), swab or sputum.
Specimen Preparation:Fluid: Transfer 2 ml respiratory specimen to sterile container. (Min: 0.5 ml) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport m media (RDL supply #12884) available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.Swabs: Place in viral transport media.
Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen
Stability:Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 weeks
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • B pertussis PCR
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