Bordetella spp. PCR D PERT
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Bordetella pertussis Detection by PCR |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Bordetella pertussis Detection by 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 Type |
Swab |
Container |
Viral Trn |
Collection Instructions |
Nasopharyngeal (NP) Specimen |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
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Methodology |
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
Days Performed |
Monday through Sunday |
Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health Laboratories |
CPT |
87798 x 2 |
PDM |
6350290 |
Result InterpretationNot Detected |
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Forms |