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BORDETELLA DIRECT FLUORESCENT ANTIBODY TEST Synonyms: Pertussis Direct Fluorescent Test Lab: Reference Laboratory Request Form: Microbiology Collection: Collect nasopharyngeal swab; use flexible wire swab. Storage Instructions: Room temperature Causes for Rejection: Inappropriate source Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough. Turnaround Time: 1-3 days Special Instructions: Nasopharyngeal (flexible wire) swabs may be obtained from the Microbiology Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough Building. This test is offered in conjunction with a Bordetella pertussis culture. DFA testing is less sensitive than culture and should not be the only test performed. Specimen: Nasopharyngeal swabs Container: Culturette Revised 1/28/2000 by T. Friloux |
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