Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis, Molecular Detection

Synonyms

• B. PERTUSSIS
• BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS / PARAPERTUSSIS PCR
• BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS DETECTION BY PCR
• LAB923
• WHOOPING COUGH

Cerner Name

Bordetella spp.PCR

Clinical Info

This assay is intended to be used as an aid to the diagnosis of Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) and Bordetella parapertussis (whooping cough-like syndrome).

Specimen Sources

Nasopharynx

Specimen Types

Swab

Specimen Volume

Container

Viral Trn

Collection Instructions

Nasopharyngeal (NP) Specimen
Specimen Required: Nasopharyngeal swab or
                                  ESwab
Container/Tube: UTM or VTM M4,
Collection Instructions:
1.Collect specimen using a flexible shaft nasopharyngeal swab (i.e., Flocked, Rayon and Polyester).
2. Gently slide swab along floor of nose with very light pressure to nasopharyngeal wall to allow the swab to absorb secretions.
3. Rotate swab slowly two to three times and withdraw it.
4. Place the swab into an approved transport medium (UTM, M4 or equivalent), close tightly.
5. Label tube with patient’s name (first and last), date and time of collection, and specimen type. 6. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Specimen can be stored at 2°C to 8°C for up to 7 days.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen can be stored at 2°C to 8°C for up to 7 days.

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday
 
TAT 24-48 Hours

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87798 x 2
 
LOINC® Code Information:
LOINC
43913-3
Bordetella pertussis DNA
 
42588-4
Bordetella parapertussis DNA

PDM

6350290

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Orderable Everywhere

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms

• Bordetella PCR 10-15-18