Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis by PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 87798 x 2 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Respiratory specimen: Aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), swab or sputum. Specimen Preparation:Fluid: Transfer 2 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (RDL supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474Swabs: 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. |
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