Bordetella pertussis, Whooping Cough, Pernasal Swab
Microbiology
Description
Sample Type
Dry Pernasal swab (Blue top, flexible shaft - No transport medium), Nasopharyngeal Aspirate (NPA) if neonate
Reference Range
N/A
Turnaround Time
Within 1 week
Testing Frequency
Daily
External Notes
BE AWARE THAT TAKING THE SPECIMEN MAY PRECIPITATE A COUGHING PAROXYSM NASAL swabs are NOT appropriate for this investigation. For a more detailed explanation please click on the link below (in web links)
Patient Preparation
Follow standard nursing procedures to obtain sample.Flexible swabs need to be passed through the nares along the floor of the nose to the posterior nasopharynx to obtain the sample.
See Also
SWABS (wound, ear, nose, eye and throat)
Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.
Your contact for this test
Charlotte O'Reilly BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Biomedical Sciences
Deputy Laboratory Manager - Bacteriology
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Bordetella pertussis, Whooping Cough, Pernasal Swab