Bordetella pertussis BY PCR

The Bordetella pertussis BY PCR is a molecular diagnostic test that detects genetic material from Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium that causes whooping cough (pertussis). Using a nasopharyngeal swab collected by a trained technician, the PCR assay amplifies specific target sequences to provide a sensitive and specific qualitative result (detected / not detected), enabling early and accurate diagnosis.

This test is important for confirming pertussis in symptomatic patients, identifying infections in infants and vulnerable contacts, and supporting timely antibiotic therapy and public-health measures. Available with professional home sample collection across Dubai and the UAE, the service facilitates rapid testing without the need to visit a clinic, helping control spread in households, schools, and healthcare settings.

• Bordetella pertussis DNA (PCR) — qualitative
• Target gene (e.g., IS481) detection
• Internal control / sample adequacy
• Cycle threshold (Ct) value — laboratory use
• Result interpretation — Detected / Not detected

• Prolonged paroxysmal cough, especially with whoop or post-tussive vomiting
• Unexplained cough in infants or young children
• After known exposure to a confirmed pertussis case
• During suspected outbreaks in schools, nurseries, or households
• Before hospital admission for respiratory illness in high-risk patients

• High-sensitivity PCR detection for early and accurate diagnosis
• Professional at-home nasopharyngeal swab collection across Dubai and UAE
• Fast turnaround supports prompt treatment and infection control
• Reduces need for clinic or hospital visits — convenient and safe
• Provides clear detected/not-detected result for public health action

• Professional nasopharyngeal swab collection performed at home
• Best performed within 3 weeks of cough onset for optimal sensitivity
• No fasting required; avoid nasal sprays or topical meds just before collection
• Provide accurate patient details and recent vaccination/exposure history for the report