Synonyms: Culture, Bordetella; Whooping Cough Culture

CPT 4 Code: 87081

Test Order Mnemonic: C BORD

Applies To: Isolation of Bordetella species from Nasopharynx

Lab: Bacteriology

Request Form: Microbiology

Collection: Nasopharyngeal swab - flexible wire swab, direct inoculation of agar medium at bedside is preferred.

Storage Instructions: Room temperature

Causes for Rejection: Improper source, improper collection

Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough.

Turnaround Time: 7-10 days

Special Instructions: Nasopharyngeal source is only acceptable specimen; Direct FA may also be ordered with the culture. Special collection kits are required and available in Microbiology Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough Building.

Specimen: Nasopharynx

Container: The required collection kit and agar media are available in Microbiology Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough Bldg.

Reviewed by T. Friloux Feb 2006

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