| EX0468 CULTURE BORDETELLA |
| Specimen: |
Submit Nasophyaryngeal swab in Amies Charcoal Medium OR 2 mL (1 mL min.) Sputum in a sterile screw-capped container. Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 48 hrs |
NA |
NA |
|
| Method: |
Conventional culture & Automated identification |
| Comment: |
Does not include antibiotic sensitivity |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Bordetella causes acute infection of the respiratory tract commonly manifesting as Pertussis / Whooping cough. Of the 10 identified species of Bordetella, only 4 species are of major medical significance. B. pertussis leads to violent cough whereas B. parapertussis causes a milder infection. It is a highly communicable disease and an important cause of infant mortality & morbidity. Active immunization has been able to reduce the incidence of Pertussis. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician, Chest Physician, ENT |
| Disease: |
Disorders of Respiratory System |
| Components: |
Does not include ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY |
| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Microbiology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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