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| Investigation | Whooping Cough | | Indications | Whooping cough, sometimes referred to as pertussis, is an infection of the lining of the airways. It mainly affects the trachea (Windpipe) and the two airways that branch off from it (Bronchi) to the lungs.
It`s known as whooping cough because the main symptom is a hacking cough, which is often followed by a sharp intake of breath that sounds like a `whoop`.
Other symptoms include a runny nose, raised temperature, severe coughing fits and vomiting after coughing.
| | Specimen Type | Pernasal swab | | Request Form | Microbiology | | Transport Medium | Plain swab | | Delivery Time | A.S.A.P. | | Turn around time for final test | 5-7 Days | | Related tests | Bordetella pertussis
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