Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Microbiology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
BRGF
Test Code (Numeric Code)
3283
Laboratory Handling
Sample Stability
7 days
Synonyms
Pertussis PCR
Turnaround Time
3.5 hours
Specimen Type
- Nasopharyngeal Swab
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- UTM Kit Flocked Swab - Viral
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Swab - Viral PCR
Last updated: 21/02/2026