Antibody levels above the reference range are highly suggestive of recent infection or vaccination.
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
7 days Ambient (Transport)
14 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen
0.25 mL Serum
Bordetella pertussis toxin(PT) Ab (IgG), IA
| ≤10 Years | <66 IU/mL |
| 11-59 Years | <43 IU/mL |
| ≥60 Years | <32 IU/mL |
Antibody levels above the reference range are highly suggestive of recent infection or vaccination.
2 to 4 days
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