Bordetella culture
| Category | Microbiology >> Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Test background | |
| Clinical Indications | |
| Sample & container required | Nasopharyngeal swab; Nasopharyngeal aspirate (NPA); Pernasal swab (9PNSCS). |
| Sample container | Amies transport medium containing charcoal for both nasopharyngeal and pernasal samples; Sterile universal container for NPA samples with a minimum volume of 1 mL |
| Transport storage | Transport to the laboratory on the day of collection or store overnight at room temperature |
| Turnaround time | 7-10 days |
| Notes | Samples may be referred to the Atypical Pathogens Unit, Public Health England, for further investigation. |