Epic Code LAB1231930 Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Antibodies (IgG)

Test Name Alias

LAB1231505 | Quest: 37295 | B pert IgGM, Whooping cough, Pertussis Antibody, B Pertussis Abs Panel

Interface Order Alias

1231930

Clinical Information

Bordetella pertussis toxin (PT) Antibody (IgG), Immunoassay - Antibody levels above the reference range are highly suggestive of recent infection or vaccination.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.
Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to plastic transport tube and maintain at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.

In-Lab Processing

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to plastic transport tube and maintain at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport: 0.5 mL serum room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F). (Minimum: 0.3 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Lipemic specimen
Grossly hemolyzed specimen
Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 30 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:
Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Test Frequency

Performed: Sunday,Tuesday-Saturday..
Results available in 2-4 days.

Reference Range

Bordetella pertussis toxin(PT) Ab (IgG), IA

≤10 Years	<66 IU/mL
11-59 Years	<43 IU/mL
≥60 Years	<32 IU/mL

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

CPT

86615

Reviewed Date

11/6/2025

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