Orderable Name B. pertussis PCR Bordetella pertussis PCR

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal

Minimum Requirements

2 Swabs

Container Type/Storage

Universal Transport Media (UTM)

Collection Instructions

Bordetella pertussis PCR Sample Collection

Bordetella pertussis Sample Collection Memo

Methodology

Sendout to RI Department of Health

Special Handling

Obtain specimen collection kit from Microbiology Dept

Reference Range

Negative

CPT

87798