Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, Molecular Detection, PCR, RefLab
SoftLab Order Code
BPRPV
Epic Order Name
Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Mayo RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB3977
Laboratory
Ref lab
Additional Test Information
Preferred diagnostic test for the detection of Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis
This test is not recommended for screening asymptomatic individuals who may carry B pertussis or parapertussis.
This test is not recommended for follow up of patients previously diagnosed with pertussis.
Sample Type
Preferred: Nasopharyngeal swab
Collection Container
Preferred: Rayon swab with an aluminum shaft placed in transport medium such as a green-top nasopharyngeal swab (rayon mini-tip) with Stuart's media (no charcoal)
Alternative Collection Container
Nasopharyngeal (not throat) aspirate/wash or nasal aspirate/wash: Sterile Container
Collecting Volume
One swab or entire wash collection
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Nose, nasal, or throat swab, Calcium alginate or cotton-tipped swab, Swab sent in gel transport medium, viral/universal transport medium, or Regan Lowe media, Eswab, Swabs with solid plastic shaft, Dry swab