| Methodology: |
Standard reference procedures for Bordetella pertussis culture and identification
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 7 days
Preliminary: as soon as positive detected; Final: Negative at 7 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Nasopharyngeal swab, in Amies with charcoal or Regan-Lowe transport media or nasal washing or aspirate in sterile container. Source of specimen is preferred.
Transport: Swab in Regan-Lowe (ARUP Supply# 24962), incubate 24-48 hours at 35°C or send directly without incubation. Transport swab in Aimies, media or washings ambient or refrigerated.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Remarks: DFA, in addition to culture, is suggested. If both culture and DFA are ordered, two swabs or swab plus slides are required.
Unacceptable Conditions: Sputum.
Stability: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Incubated Regan-Lowe: Ambient: 4 days; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
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