Bordetella pertussis Culture
| CPT Code(s): | 87081; Identification CPT codes may vary based on method |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Nasal aspirate or washing or nasopharyngeal swab. Specimen Preparation:Aspirate or Washing: Transfer to a sterile container.(Min: 0.5 mL). Nasopharyngeal Swab: Place swab in Regan-Lowe transport media and incubate for 24-48 hours at 35°C (RDL supply# 24962). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. Also acceptable: Swab in Jones Kendrick media or Amies with charcoal media, or swabs in described media sent directly without incubation. Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature or refrigerated. Stability:Incubated Regan-Lowe: Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: Unacceptable Unincubated Regan-Lowe, Amie with charcoal swab, Aspirate or Washing: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 48 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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