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Test Code BPPCR Bordetella Pertussis / Parapertussis DNA PCR

Important Note

For swab collection, a special collection media (red top) is needed. Please dispatch a porter to the Molecular Diagnosis Centre with the following instruction: "Collect 1× swab for Bordetella PCR".

For swab, please specify the source. If not, the specimen type will be reported as "SWAB" in the final report.

Infectious

Additional Codes

LOINC: 88583-0

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Nasopharyngeal, nasal, throat,
Container/Tube: Universal transport media (dry swab in plain container is also acceptable)
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Acceptable:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash or nasal aspirate/wash
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

Container/Tube: Sterile plain container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Days and Times Performed

TAT 10 working days

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative

Service Code

1033806

Update

Last updated 22/05/2021

Specimen Stability

7 days, refrigerated

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

For detection of Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis in children with whooping cough