Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Antibody (IgG), Immunoassay

Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Antibody (IgG), Immunoassay

Test Code

37295

CPT Code(s)

86615

Test Code

37295

CPT Code(s)

86615

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Clinical Significance

Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Antibody (IgG), Immunoassay - Antibody levels above the reference range are highly suggestive of recent infection or vaccination.

Test Resources

Test FAQ

Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) antibody

Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Bordetella pertussis toxin(PT) Ab (IgG), IA

≤10 Years	<66 IU/mL
11-59 Years	<43 IU/mL
≥60 Years	<32 IU/mL

Alternative Name(s)

Whooping Cough

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

Bordetella pertussis toxin(PT) Ab (IgG), IA

≤10 Years	<66 IU/mL
11-59 Years	<43 IU/mL
≥60 Years	<32 IU/mL

Alternative Name(s)

Whooping Cough

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Lipemia

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Lipemia

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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