| Test Name: Nasopharyngeal Swab, Microscopy and culture | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | Bordetella pertussis, Microscopy and culture; Nasopharyngeal aspirate for Bordetella pertussis; Pernasal swab, Microscopy and culture; Whooping Cough | ||
| PLS Test Code | RESP | Laboratory | Microbiology |
| Specimen | Nasopharyngeal aspirate or pernasal swab | Analysis Performed On | |
| Container | Urine/Specimen container 50ml | Container colour | Yellow |
| Multiple specimens | OR flexible wire swab in charcoal transport medium | ||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | ||
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | Turnaround Time Urgent | ||
| Turnaround Other | Microscopy< 8 hours Culture < 3 days Bordetella pertussis culture takes 7 days | ||
| Days test is performed | Daily | Transport | 4 degrees C (On Ice) |
| Special Requirements | Nasopharyngeal aspirate is the preferred specimen. Include clinical details such as sinusitis, CSF leak, rhinorrhoea. Indicate if investigation for viral pathogens or Bordetella pertussis is required. | ||
| Patient Preparation | |||
| Collection Instructions | Nasopharyngeal specimens are collected by referring clinician or by Patient Services Staff with current competency certificate. Refer to procedure manual. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00) | ||