Sample type: Swab

Test name: Pernasal swab (Bordatella/Whooping cough) a.k.a. Pertussis, Whooping cough, Infection

Condition / Indication: Chronic cough

Special precautions & notes: Aimes/ routine swabs of "Nose" are not suitable.

Reference range: Not Applicable

Container: Pernasal swab

Ideal volume (mL): n/a

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Microbiology

Turnaround time: 6 days