Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis PCR

Aliases

Bordetella

Performing Section

Microbiology

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal Swab:
- Respiratory PCR Swab with UTM*(Default)
*Dry swabs and FLUVID Naris Swabs are not acceptable.)
-Dacron or Flocked swabs in Viral transport

Processing Instructions

Store refrigerated and send sample on wet ice via courier.

TAT

24 hours

CPT

87798

Special Collection Notes

Collect specimen according to standard operating procedure.

Additional Notes

Specimen will be rejected if on the incorrect swab or media.

Method

Diasorin Simplexa

Purpose/Principle

The DiaSorin Molecular Simplexa™ Bordetella Direct (Bordetella PCR) assay is an in vitro diagnostic test intended for use on the LIAISON® MDX instrument for the qualitative detection and differentiation of Bordetella pertussis (Bp) and Bordetella parapertussis (Bpp) nucleic acids from nasopharyngeal (NPS) specimens from patients with signs and symptoms of Bordetella infection of the respiratory tract (1).

Temperature

Refrigerated

Sample Stability

Refrigerated: 3 days

Test/Batch Schedule

Monday – Sunday

Test Components

Bordetella pertussis
Bordetella parapertussis

Reference Range

Bordetella pertussis

Not Detected

Bordetella parapertussis