There are several tests that may be used when a pertussis infection is suspected: 1  Culture â this test has been the gold standard for identifying pertussis and is used to diagnose a pertussis infection.2  The sample is put into nutrient media and the bacteria are grown and identified.ertussis tests are ordered when a doctor suspects that a person has a Bordetella pertussis infection. A pertussis culture and PCR are performed when someone has symptoms suggestive of pertussis, and as early in the illness as possible (generally within the first 3 weeks).
The Manitou Incline is only 1 mile but climbs 2,000 vertical feet. So how long does it take people to hike up it? Times of under 20 minutes for world class athletes pass around the local hiking community and in news articles. I have some friends that can hike the Manitou Incline in the low 20 minutes. My best time over 10 years ago was 29 1/2 minutes.
Pikes Peak-area historical earthquake activity is near Colorado state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average. On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 137.1 miles away from the city center.