Testing Laboratory
Counties Manukau | Middlemore HospitalDepartment
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