Bordetella pertussis PCR
Updated	4/8/2010
Other Names	Pertussis PCR; PCR, Pertussis; Whooping cough PCR
How to Order	Check the Bordetella pertussis/parapertussis PCR box under CULTURE on the General Microbiology Request Form (form 60)
Availability	All clients
Methodology	PCR
Performed	Daily, on regular business days
Time to Reporting	1 to 3 working days
CPT Code	87801 x2

Specimen Collection Details
Collection	Collection kits available on request (503-693-4114). Collect nasopharyngeal specimen using a Dacron tip swab on a flexible wire shaft and submit in a dry plastic specimen tube. Detailed instructions for collection and submission can be found at: http://public.health.oregon.gov/LaboratoryServices/Documents/pertuss.pdf
Optimal Volume	N/A
Minimum Volume	N/A
Handling	Swab in dry transport tube.
Transport	Swabs should be refrigerated pending transport and then shipped on wet ice.
Rejection Criteria	Non-nasopharyngeal specimens, unlabeled specimens, specimens not submitted in appropriate transport tube or specimens with incomplete requisition forms.
Comments	PCR assays are routinely performed for both B. Pertussis and parapertussis. For addition information or assistance, please contact the OSPHL at 503-693-4100.

Bordetella pertussis PCR