Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Bordatella pertussis PCR

Synonyms

B. pertussis
Pertussis
Whooping cough

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Thin-flexible naspharyngeal swab bronchial aspirate/washings. Thick swabs will not be accepted.

Test Information

Department

Molecular Biology

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 0800 - 1630

Laboratory Turnaround Time

24 Hours

Method

PCR