Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis, Molecular Detection

Synonyms

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

Cerner Name

Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis, Molecular Detection

Clinical Info

This assay is intended for the detection and differentiation of Bordetella pertussis (whooping cough) and Bordetella parapertussis (whooping cough-like syndrome).

Specimen Sources

Nasopharynx

Specimen Types

Swab

Specimen Volume

Swab

Container

UTM or VTM or ESwab (Liquid Ames)

Collection Instructions

Nasopharyngeal (NP) Specimen
Container/Tube: UTM or VTM or ESwab (Liquid Aimes)
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, close tightly.
5. Label tube with patient’s identifiers
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. Freeze <-70 C if longer storage is needed.

Methodology

Nucleic Acid Amplification

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday
TAT 24-48 Hours

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

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

PDM

6350290

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms

• Bordetella PCR 10-15-18