Bordetella Pertussis
| Test Name |
Bordetella pertussis |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name(s) |
Whooping Cough, pertussis |
| Laboratory Module |
Microbiology |
| Ordering Mnemonic |
PCR PERT |
| Specimen Type |
Nasopharyngeal Swab |
| Collection Container |
Bordetella pertussis transport media that has been obtained from the laboratory
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| Container Information |
Bordetella Pertussis Media with NP swab
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| Collection Information |
Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection Patients head should be inclined from vertical to about 70% Insert flexible nasopharyngeal swab into one nostril. Press the swab tip on the mucosal surface of the mid-inferior turbinate. Rub swab back and forth about 5 times. Leave swab in place for a few seconds to absorb material. Withdraw swab and insert immediately into the transport media. Break swab shaft at score line and cap vial tightly. Label and transport to lab as soon as possible. Note: Rule of thumb to determine when swab is placed properly: insert swab one-half the distance from the tip of the nose to the tip of the earlobe.
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| Test Schedule |
Daily |
| Routine Turnaround Time | Preliminary: 1 to 2 weeks Final: 1 to 2 weeks |
| Stat Turnaround Time | Preliminary: 1 to 2 weeks Final: 1 to 2 weeks |
| Reference Interval | (Information Unavailable) |
| Critical Values |
As growth is detected and identified the information is made available to the health care provider. |
| Lab Process Notes | (Information Unavailable) |
| Storage and Transport |
After collection refrigerate the specimen. |
| Test Referred To |
Public Health Laboratories,Hamilton |
