Test Code PPCR PERTUSSIS & PCR, NP CULTURE
Performing Location
CPT
87798
Collection Intstructions
Special Pertusis Media Kit
Take NP swab specimen, streak on 1/4 of plate media, then
place
swab in the butt tube and leave it there.
Send media to VSL by BUS asap - refrigerated.
Collection Instructions
Follow instructions in bag.
In the case where no plate media is available, just
the
swab in the butt tube will suffice.
LOINC
43913-3