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Test Category: Microbiology

Investigation Name:Pertussis Serology (Whooping Cough)

Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Ext 88257

Requestable Seperately?No

Minimum Sample Volume:2ml

Sample Type:

Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)

Complex Reference Range:For testing when patients have had symptoms for >2 weeks.

Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in specimen fridge.

Reference Laboratory Details:Colindale HPA, London (Tel: 0208 200 4400)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:COHPA