Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
A molecular test that may aid a clinical diagnosis of Whooping cough.
Specimen container paediatric:
- Per nasal swab, swab in viral transport medium.
- Respiratory secretions in a Universal.
Specimen container adult:
- Per nasal swab, swab in viral transport medium.
- Respiratory secretions in a Universal.
Minimum volume paediatric:
- 1 Swab from site
- 2ml Respiratory secretions
Minimum volume adult:
- 1 Swab from site
- 2ml Respiratory secretions
Special requirements:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C.
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours.
Transport requirements:
Standard.
Add on test:
N/A
Quality assurance:
External Quality Assurance Scheme: INSTAND.
Only per-nasal sample matrix is UKAS 15189:2022 accredited. Other sample types have been locally validated.
Interpretation:
Positive results always supported by medical microbiologist.
Reference Ranges:
None available
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Referenced Documents:
N/A
Other Info:
N/A