Sample type: Pernasal swabs

Test name: Bordetella pertussis
Molecular assay (NAAT) a.k.a. Respiratory Virus PCR, Pertussis

Condition / Indication: Respiratory Infection

Special precautions & notes: Please include in clinical details if the patient is immunocopromised.

If Avian flu is suspected please contact the Duty virologist prior to sending the sample

Sample required: Nose and/or throat swab

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number
Appropriate hazard warnings

Container: Flocked swabs in viral transport medium

Alternative container: Other swab types

Ideal volume (mL): 500µL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

HOLOGIC Panther Fusion