ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgM by Immunoblot : 2004326

Mnemonic: BORDM BLOT

Ordering Recommendation: Evaluation of IgM pertussis antibodies has little clinical utility. CDC first-line tests for pertussis are PCR (0065080) and/or culture (0060117).
Methodology: Qualitative Immunoblot
Performed: Tue
Reported: 1-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Heat-inactivated specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgM by Immunoblot
Effective February 19, 2013
Components Reference Interval
Bordetella pertussis Ab, IgM by Immunoblot Interp Negative
B. pertussis, IgM Immunoblot PT Negative
B. pertussis, IgM Immunoblot FHA Negative

Interpretive Data:

Refer to Statement D under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
Note: This assay tests for the presence of pertussis toxin (PT) and filamentous hemagglutinin antibody (FHA).
CPT Code(s): 86615
Cross References: Pertussis Antibody (Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgM by Immunoblot) , Whooping Cough (Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgM by Immunoblot)