Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC22842Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Bordetella pertussis Antibodies, IgM
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Establish evidence of early/acute infection with Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
IgM antibody testing alone may not confirm acute infection; following vaccination, IgM may be present; paired acute and convalescent sera may improve diagnostic accuracy; false results may occur due to serum quality issues.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (ELISA)
Biomarkers
Bordetella pertussis IgM antibody
AnalyteIgM level
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.4 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Gold Top, Serum Separator (SST); alternate Red Top, Plain
Collection Instructions
Collect via venipuncture; separate serum from cells and transfer 0.4 mL to aliquot tube
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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