Bordetella pertussis (Whooping cough), Nasopharyngeal Culture
Data | Value |
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Method | Culture |
CPT Code | 87070, 87077 |
Preferred Specimen | Nasopharyngeal swab (Calcium Alginate or Dacron swab) |
Other Acceptable Specimens | Sputum or Bronchial Aspirate |
Specimen Container | Flexible calcium alginate swab (Calgiswab®) and special charcoal-containing Bordetella transport media (available from the laboratory) |
Specimen Identification | Label transport tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. |
Special Instructions |
Collection (one swab):
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Shipping Requirements |
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Sample Rejection Criteria |
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Turn-around-time | 9-11 days |