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Test Code 4016100 Bordetella Pertussis PCR Panel/Culture

Important Note

Bordetella Pertussis testing is NOT being performed by VDHL at this time.  Please use the alternative Bordetella Pertussis PCR test offered by Mayo.

For optimal recovery and detection of Bordetella spp., specimen(s) should arrive at the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory within 1 day of collection. Specimen(s) received after 4 days from the date of collection will be rejected for testing by culture.

Specimen Requirements

Nasopharyngeal swab

 

Pertussis Sample Collection (VDHL)

Container

Regan-Lowe charcoal medium

Reject Due To

Improperly labeled sample

Analytical Time

Test is run on Mondays and Thursdays

(more days may be added as season or outbreaks dictate)

Method

Molecular testing by PCR/Culture

Performing Laboratory

Vermont Department of Health Laboratory

Storage

2-8° C

Collection Kit

Pertussis Sample Collection Kit:

Resources

http://healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2016/11/hs_id_orid_vt_Pertussis_PCR_for_providers.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/clinical/index.html