Bordetella pertussis PCR
Collection Requirements
Source: nasopharyngeal swab
Container: Copan eSwab with blue cap (flexible
minitip)
Turn Around Time
24 hours
Availability
Routine
Lab Processing Instructions
Refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Microbiology
Instrumentation/Methodology
Qualitative PCR for B. pertussis & B. parapertussis
Reference Ranges
Not detected
CPT
87798