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Test Code: Pert Preferred Name Bordetella pertussis

Results Avail After Hours:No

Urgent:4 hours

Test Frequency:Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Routine:48 hours

MBS Status:Medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:N/A

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Test Tubes

Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
Blood (adult)	5 mL	SST with gel 8.5 mL (Dark Yellow Top)
Blood (paediatric)	2 mL	4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top)
Blood (neonatal)	2 mL	4x SST with gel 600 uL Paed (Red or Yellow top)

COLLECTION NOTES

GENERAL NOTES

APPLICATION: Serum IgA antibodies appear 2-4 weeks after infection and last for 3 - 5 months. Very young babies may be unable to mount an IgA response to infection. IgA antibodies are not stimulated by vaccination.
IgG antibodies appear 3-4 weeks after symptoms and may be detectable for up to 5 years.

NB This is NOT a reliable test for post vaccination immunity.