- Test Name
- BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS DNA;PCR
- Aliases
- Whooping cough
- Provincial Mnemonic
- BPERDP
- LOINC Test Code
- 23826-1
- Description and Primary Use
- Amplification of B. pertussis and B.parapertussis DNA
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 72 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Nasopharyngeal swab
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
UTM transport media
- Criteria for Rejection
None
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- PHML only
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18