Bordetella pertussis IgA Antibodies
Test ID:
704745
CPT code:
86615
Clinical Use:
Establish evidence of early/acute infection with Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough. The presence of specific IgA in a single sample may indicate an acute infection and is considered suggestive of recent infection or a presumptive diagnosis of a supporting clinical presentation. Initially, in infants with pertussis, IgA antibody may not be detected; however, IgA reaches detectable levels six to seven weeks after infection.
Specimen Type:
Serum
Requested Volume:
0.4 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate. Serum samples can be stored at 2°C to 8°C for up to seven days.
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
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