Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC75084Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Bordetella pertussis Antibodies, IgA, IgG, IgM
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Establish evidence of infection/exposure to Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Following vaccination, IgG and IgM antibodies can be demonstrated; however, IgG antibodies on their own may not reliably indicate acute infection unless paired sera show a rise in titer.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
B. pertussis IgA antibody
AnalyteIgA
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
B. pertussis IgG antibody
AnalyteIgG
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
B. pertussis IgM antibody
AnalyteIgM
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-4 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2.0 mL (preferred); 1.0 mL minimum
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Serum gel (preferred); Red top tube acceptable
Storage Instructions
Room temperature; refrigerate or freeze acceptable
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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