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Test ID: FBPA
Bordetella pertussis Antibodies, IgA, IgG & IgM by ELISA with Reflex to Immunoblot

Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

57170

Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)

Test IDSecondary IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
FBPAA57232B. pertussis Ab, IgA ImmunoblotNoNo
FBPG57230B. pertussis Ab, IgG ImmunoblotNoNo
FBPM57231B. pertussis Ab, IgM ImmunoblotNoNo

Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

If Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgA by ELISA is 1.2 U/mL or greater,

then Bordetella pertussis  IgA Immunoblot testing will be performed;

if Bordetella pertussis Antibody, IgG by ELISA is 2.5 U/mL or greater,

then Bordetella pertussis IgG Immunoblot testing will be performed;

if Bordetella pertussis Antibody IgM by ELISA is 1.2 U/mL or greater,

then Bordetella pertussis IgM Immunoblot testing will be performed

at an additional charge.

 

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/
Qualitative Immunoblot

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

Bordetella pertussis Ab IgA,IgG,IgM

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

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