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Bordetella pertussis PCR (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:Whooping Cough PCR
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:RVM
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Nasopharyngeal Aspirate
Swab
See Under Collection Instructions
Container Types:
See Under Collection Instructions
Viral Transport Medium
Dry Swab
Collection & Request Instructions:

A nasopharyngeal swab or aspirate is the preferred specimen for this test.

Nasopharyngeal swabs should be collected using a flocked swab and sent in viral transport medium.

 

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Weekdays
External Laboratory:The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)
  External Laboratory details...
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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