Bordetella pertussis C/S (Whooping cough)

Sample type	Perinasal swab
Container	Perinasal swab (available from the laboratory)	Click image to enlarge ×
Sample volume	N/A
Turnaround time	7 days (min)
Hospital	CHI at Temple Street
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Laboratory	Microbiology
Special precautions / Clinical Comment	Store samples at 4⁰ C if delay in transportation to the laboratory After culture, sample is sent to CHI at Crumlin for PCR testing
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