Bordetella pertussis antibodies
Category | Virology |
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Test background |
Detection of antibodies to Bordetella pertussis. |
Clinical Indications |
Clinical diagnosis of whooping cough. |
Reference range | See report |
Sample & container required | RST (rust top) |
Sample volume | 5 mL |
Turnaround time | 21 days |
Notes | Not currently performed in house; this test is referred to Public Health England in London. |