Pertussis

Also known as: Whooping cough tests

Formal name: Bordetella pertussis Culture; Bordetella pertussis by PCR; Bordetella pertussis by DFA; Bordetella pertussis Antibodies (IgA, IgG, IgM)

Related tests: RSV; Influenza tests

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