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HelpEPIC ORDER CODE LAB923 Bordatella Pertussis and parapertussis by PCR
Additional Codes
SQ: BTPPCR
SPECIMEN
Preferred specimen: Nasopharyngeal swabs in Universal Transport Media (UTM) or viral transport media (VTM)
Acceptable: Nasal Wash in sterile container
UNACCEPTABLE SPECIMENS: NOSE AND THROAT SWABS WILL BE REJECTED
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SPECIMENS MAY BE INHIBITORY TO PCR TESTING AND WILL BE REJECTED:
A. CALCIUM ALGINATE SWABS
B. COTTON-TIPPED SWABS
C. SWABS SENT IN GEL OR AIMIES TRANSPORT MEDIUM (ESWABS)
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction. PCR amplification and hybridization
PERFORMED
Monday through Sunday
Analytical Time
1 day
STABILITY
REFRIGERATED: 7 DAYS (PREFERRED)
FROZEN: 7 DAYS
AMBIENT: 7 DAYS