Sample type: Clotted blood sample

Test name: Bordetella pertussis antibodies
IgG a.k.a. Pertussis

Condition / Indication: Pertussis

Special precautions & notes: NB: Samples should be taken 2 weeks after onset of paroxysmal coughing

Sample required: Serum

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

Container: Serum gold top

Ideal volume (mL): 170µL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Automated serology

Turnaround time: 5 days

Method:

Liaison XL serology testing