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Register NowBordetella pertussis Antibodies, IgG
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CPT Code:
86615
Test Type: 0.4 mL Serum
Stability Time:
|
Temperature |
Period |
|---|---|
|
Room temperature |
14 days |
|
Refrigerated |
14 days |
|
Frozen |
14 days |
|
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x4 |
Reference Range:
• Negative: <0.95 index
• Equivocal: 0.95−1.04 index
• Positive: >1.04 index
Overview:
Establish evidence of infection/exposure to Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough.
Patients with acute infection develop IgG, IgM, and IgA antibodies to fimbrial agglutinogens, and IgM and IgA antibodies are probably diagnostic. Following vaccination, IgG and IgM antibodies can be demonstrated. IgG antibodies can only be used to diagnose acute infection when paired sera are available and a rise in antibody level can be demonstrated.
Collection Details:
Collection Instructions:
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.
Room temperature.