B pertussis PCR

Clinical Background:

A rapid molecular test that may be useful in confirming a clinical diagnosis of Whooping cough

Discipline:

Microbiology

Microbiology
Specimen Container Adult:

Respiratory secretions

Respiratory secretions
Specimen Container Paediatric:

Respiratory secretions

Respiratory secretions
Minimum Volume Adult:

N/A

N/A
Minimum Volume Paediatric:

N/A

N/A
Special Requirement:

Send samples to laboratory as quickly as possible.

Send samples to laboratory as quickly as possible.
Sample Stability:

Stable for up to 24 hours

Stable for up to 24 hours
Transport Requirements:

Standard

Standard
Add On Test:

N/A

N/A
Quality Assurance:

External Quality Assurance Scheme

External Quality Assurance Scheme
Factors Affecting Result:

If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C