Detects levels of Bordetella Pertussis antibodies in the system
1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
48 hours Ambient
2 weeks Refrigerated (preferred)
1 year Frozen
Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles
Clot for 30 minutes and
Centrifuge and separate from cells within fifteen minutes
Parallel testing is preferred
Label samples as: "acute" or "convalescent"
Convalescent samples must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute samples
0.2 mL Serum
Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgM by ELISA
0.9 U/mL or less: Negative - No significant level of detectable Bordetella pertussis IgM antibody.
1.0-1.1 U/mL: Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.2 U/mL or greater: Positive - IgM antibody to Bordetella pertussis detected, which may indicate a current or recent exposure/immunization to B. pertussis.
Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgM by Immunoblot
Negative
Detects levels of Bordetella Pertussis antibodies in the system
This test is designated as a "Research Use ONLY" and requires and ABN as indicated. Medicare and Medicaid will not reimburse the cost of testing.
5 to 12 days
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