Test Code BORDG Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgG, Serum
Useful For
Diagnosis of recent infection with Bordetella pertussis in patients with symptoms consistent with whooping cough for 2 or more weeks
This test should not be used in neonates, young infants or in children between the ages of 4 to 7 years as the routine childhood vaccine schedule may interfere with result interpretation.
This test should not be used as a test of cure, to monitor response to treatment, or to determine vaccine status.
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
B. pertussis Ab, IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
This test should be ordered in patients with 2 or more weeks of symptoms consistent with whooping cough. Nucleic acid amplification testing for Bordetella pertussis should be used in patients who have been symptomatic less than 2 weeks; order BPRP / Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Heat inactivated | Reject |
Reference Values
≥100 IU/mL (Positive)
40-<100 IU/mL (Borderline)
<40 IU/mL (Negative)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Thursday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86615
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
BORDG | B. pertussis Ab, IgG, S | 42330-1 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
BIGG | B. pertussis IgG | 29659-0 |
DEXBG | B.pertussis Value | 42330-1 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.