Bordetella pertussis Serology (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Counties Manukau | Middlemore Hospital

Department

Specimen Reception

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

REFC, &PERT1

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7514

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Direct requestor to collect a NP swab for pertussis PCR if the patient is symptomatic

Sample Stability

N/A

Synonyms

Pertussis Serology, Bordetella serology

Turnaround Time

0 minutes

This test is not performed.

Specimen Type

  • N/A

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • N/A

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • N/A

Last updated: 05/04/2026