| Investigation |
Bordetella pertusis
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| Inform lab before sending |
Yes - 24hr advance warning |
| Specimen type |
Pernasal swab or nasopharyngeal exudates. Cough plates are not ideal |
| Ideal time to take specimen |
At onset of symptoms, before antimicrobial therapy |
| Specimen container |
Pernasal swab with charcoal transport media |
| Labelling requirements |
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| Transport to the laboratory |
If there is a delay in transportation then refridgerate specimen |
| Turnround |
2 - 5 days |
| Additional information |
Provide full clinical information |
| Additional Examination Requests |
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