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BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS TOXIN(PT) AB(IGG,A)MAID

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1878    Geisinger Epic ID:  47620

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

0.5 mL aliquot serum, minimum 0.25 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.



TEST DETAILS
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
Synonyms: 

Whooping Cough, Quest code 37294, BPGA


Review Date:  12/05/2024

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