Microbiology
| Full details for "Bordetella pertussis antibody testing". | |
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Name |
Bordetella pertussis antibody testing |
Alternative name/Profile |
Bordetella pertussis / Whooping cough |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
Bordetella pertussis antibody testing |
Specimen type |
Peripheral blood |
Sample type |
a) Serum b) Plasma |
Sample container & volume |
a) 6 ml clotted Red top serum tube b) 4ml Purple EDTA |
Frequency of analysis |
Friday |
Turnaround time |
14 days |
Availability |
Friday |
Notes |
Specimens sent to Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin (OLCHC). If required please contact Laboratory medical staff. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately |
Related links |
CDC Pertussis Specimen Collection |
Reference range |
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Last updated |
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:48:29 GMT |