Bordetella pertussis Serology |
| Alternative Names: | Whooping Cough Serology
Pertussis Serology |
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| Laboratory: | Microbiology |
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| Test Code: | BORPER |
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| Specimen Types: | Serum |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature |
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| Assay Frequency: | Weekly |
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| External Laboratory: | Women's and Children's Pathology Services, RCH |
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| Additional Notes: | This test determines the presence of IgG and IgA antibodies against pertussis toxin.
It can be used to determine recent infection or vaccination. |
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