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Bordetella pertussis Nasopharyngeal culture |
| Test | Bordetella pertussis Nasopharyngeal culture |
| Indication | The test is used to isolate and identify B. pertussis, and B. parapertussis, establish the diagnosis of whooping cough. |
| Normal Range | No B. pertussis or B. parapertussis isolates. |
| Sample | Nasopharyngeal swab, cough plate. |
| Test Method | Culture on chocolate agar/blood agar. |
| Related Tests | Bacterial serology, Nasopharyngeal culture. |
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