Description
Rapid diagnosis of B. pertussis infection is essential for patient management and infection control. This bacterium has fastidious growth requirements and laboratory culture is slow. Detection of B. pertussis genomic DNA by PCR is rapid and the preferred method of detection for this organism. The assay includes an internal control PCR
Also known as
B. pertussis PCR, pertussis PCR, whooping cough PCR
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Additional information
Multiplexed assay that detects two B. pertussis genomic targets.
Sending address
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Level 4, Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
DX number: DX6640203
DX Exchange: Bloomsbury 91WC
Laboratory service
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Sample requirements
Nasopharengeal aspirates (NPA) and pernasal swabs (PNS). Minimum volume 200 microlitres
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
24 hours
Disease / group
Bacterial infection
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required