Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

B.pertussis PCR

Synonyms

Bordetella pertussis
Pertussis
Whooping cough

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Dry naspharyngeal swab or nasopharyngeal aspirate/washings. Swabs in microbiological transport medium are not suitable

Test Information

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays

Laboratory Turnaround Time

Twice weekly

Method

PCR