Bordetella pertussis

Test Name	Bordetella pertussis
Alternate Name(s)	Whooping Cough, Pertussis
Laboratory Module	Microbiology
Ordering Mnemonic	PCR PERT
Specimen Type	Nasopharyngeal Swab
Collection Container	Bordetella pertussis transport media that has been obtained from the laboratory
Container Information	Bordetella Pertussis Media with NP swab
Collection Information	Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection: Patients head should be inclined from vertical to about 70% Insert flexible nasopharyngeal swab into one nostril. Press the swab tip on the mucosal surface of the mid-inferior turbinate. Rub swab back and forth about 5 times. Leave swab in place for a few seconds to absorb material. Withdraw swab and insert immediately into the transport media. Break swab shaft at score line and cap vial tightly. Label and transport to lab as soon as possible. Note: Rule of thumb to determine when swab is placed properly: insert swab one-half the distance from the tip of the nose to the tip of the earlobe.
Test Schedule	Daily
Routine Turnaround Time	Preliminary: 1 to 2 weeks Final: 1 to 2 weeks
Critical Values	As growth is detected and identified the information is made available to the health care provider.
Lab Process Notes
Storage and Transport	After collection refrigerate the specimen.
Test Referred To	Off Site, Referral Laboratory

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