Pertussis by Molecular Amplification

Test Name

Pertussis by Molecular Amplification

Alternate Description

Bordetella by Mol Amp

LIS Code

BPMA

Availability

Run daily, 7 days a week (M-F specimens received in Virology by 2:00 and weekends specimens received by noon)

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Nasopharyngeal swabs collected in Universal Transport media (UTM)

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Virus Transport Media (UTM)

Summary Test Name

Pertussis by Molecular Amplification

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Keep refrigerated until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

Stored at 2-8 degree C for up to 72 hours before processing

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Stat Availability

Yes, during day shift hours only

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

24 hours

Test Results

Positive/Negative for Bordetella pertussis Note: All positives are reported to the Department of Health

Additional Test Information

Test is performed on Nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs only