Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC35053Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Bordetella pertussis Antibodies, 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
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
B pertussis IgG Ab
ProteinIgG • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
B pertussis IgM Ab
ProteinIgM • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 42329-3
- 42330-1
Result Turnaround Time
9 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Red‑top tube or gel‑barrier tube
Patient Preparation
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |