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Test Code BPDNA Bordetella pertussis by DNA Amplification

Important Note

This is an in-house test done by DNA Amplification on a nasopharyngeal swab. 

Specimen Requirements

Nasopharyngeal collection in a red capped culturette.

Performing Laboratory

Conway Regional Laboratory Services

Methodology

DNA Amplification

Day(s) Test Set Up

Specimens for this test will be batched daily.  Turnaround time for this test is < 24 hours.  In periods of high volume or outbreak this test can be done on a STAT basis.  Please contact the Microbiology Laboratory for assistance at 513-5752.

CPT Code

CPT 87798