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Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgM by ELISA with Reflex to Immunoblot
S738
Methodology: | Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/Qualitative Immunoblot |
Performed: | Tue |
Reported: | 1-8 days from receipt of specimen |
Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum separator tube – 0.5 ml serum Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions: Bacterially contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or turbid specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)At Accu Reference Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory ARUP Laboratories |
CPT Code(s): | 86615; if reflexed, add 86615 |