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Test Code
BPERS
Test Name
B pertussis IgM Ab
CPT Codes
86615
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 5 days
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum


Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

 

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.4 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.4 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Stable x4
Causes for Rejection
  • Hemolysis lipemia
  • Gross bacterial contamination
Methodology
ELISA
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
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