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Alternative Names:

Whooping Cough PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

RVM

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