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Specimen Collection

Pertussis Serology


Test Name
Pertussis Serology
Test Code
PERT4 (select F1 for all tests)
Specimen Type

Serum - Gel

Minimum Volume
1-2 mL
Comments

These tests are for the diagnosis of pertussis and should not be used as immunity markers.

Assay Performed
Microbial Serology
RCH
9345 4910
Laboratory Hours: 0845-1715 Mon-Fri (Excluding Pub Hol)
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice
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Assay Frequency

Twice weekly