Test Directory / Bordetella pertussis
Blue Wire ENT Swab - Transport Media
| Test | Bordetella pertussis |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviation | |
| Test type | Bacterial culture |
| Sample type | Pernasal swab |
| Specimen Container Type | Blue Wire ENT Swab - Transport Media |
| Sample Testing Amount | N/A |
| Stability | |
| Turnaround Time | 10 days |
| Laboratory | Scarborough, York |
| Reference Interval | |
| Additional Notes |
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