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Pertussis Antibody

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB463
EPIC ORDER  
BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS ANTIBODY
CPT Code(s)   86615
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Core Lab Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 3.0 mL blood/gold SST tube
  Micro: 1.5 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Medical Laboratories
Turnaround Time   3-10 days
Reference Range   See Separate Report
     
Comments
  • This test should not be used as a test of cure, to monitor response to treatment, or to determine vaccine status.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 30, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514