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 Connectâ„¢ 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. |
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