Whooping Cough Blood Test

£189.00

Confirm if you have a whooping cough infection by testing for pertussis antibodies in your blood.

Results estimated in 8 working days

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How do you want to take your sample?

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  • Book a venous draw at a clinic   +£35.00

    Visit one of our national clinic partners for a nurse to take your venous blood sample from a vein in your arm. We’ll email you instructions on how to book after we’ve processed your order.
  • Book a venous draw at home with a nurse +£59.00

  • Self-arrange a professional sample collection Free

Whooping Cough Blood Test

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Is it for you?

Are you pregnant or spend time around babies? If so, you may want to check whether you have a whooping cough infection or pertussis antibodies in your blood.

Biomarker table

Immunity

Bordetella IgA

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Bordetella IgG

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Pertussis toxin IgG

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FAQs

What is a Whooping Cough Blood Test?

Our Whooping Cough Blood Test looks for pertussis antibodies in your blood to confirm an infection.

Why is whooping cough important?

Babies who get whooping cough can have dangerous complications, like pneumonia (lung infection), convulsions (uncontrolled shaking), and brain damage. Pregnant women are encouraged to get vaccinated against whooping cough, and this also applies to people who spend time around babies.

What is whooping cough?

Whooping cough, which is also known as pertussis, is an infectious bacterial infection that affects the respiratory passages.

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