Bordetella Pertussis Serology testing information

Date: 31 May 2024 to 30 July 2024

Due to kit manufacturing and supply issues the referral laboratory are unable to currently test for Bordetella Pertussis serology (IgG). The issues are expected to be resolved early June 2024 when they will resume testing. Hence, there will be a delay in receiving results.

If the illness is acute please send a green topped viral swab for B. pertussis PCR.

Information from Leeanne Tovey,  Laboratory Manager for Virology, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology. Contact number 0114 2269494
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