Pseudonyms

B.Pertussis IgA

Collection Requirements

8.5 ml Serum Tube: Arrange with Medical Microbiologist before specimen is taken as specimens obtained are generally for virological investigations.

Tube Colour

Gold

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

Weekly

Reference Laboratory

Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services, Level 4 East Building, 50 Flemington Road Parkville, Vic, 3052. tel 03 9345 4200 Fax 03 9345 9884

Fee

Medicare rebatable

Test code: BPG

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