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BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS TOXIN(PT) AB(IGG,A)MAID |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB1878 Geisinger Epic ID: 47620 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Serum | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Alternate Collection Container: |
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
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Specimen required: |
0.5 mL aliquot serum, minimum 0.25 mL. | |
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Transport temperature: |
Room temperature. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
86615 x2 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Bordetella pertussis toxin Ab (IgG), Bordetella pertussis toxin Ab (IgA) | |
Methodology: |
Multi-analyte Immunodetection |
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Synonyms: |
Whooping Cough, Quest code 37294 BPGA
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