Cytomegalovirus (CMV) isolation | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	EDTA tube Urine collection media for urine Hanks transport media for all other specimen (To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension 1352)
Specimen Requirement	6 mL EDTA Urine, saliva, sputum, nasopharyngeal aspirate (NPA), bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), uterine curetting and biopspy samples (e.g. lymph node, liver) require transport media. Refrigerate samples until transport to Lab. See additional info.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Refrigerate sample until transport to laboratory. Do Not freeze. Send sample with an ice pack.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Positive report : 2 days - 3 weeks Negative report : 21 days
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Virology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs , Sat 0800 hrs – 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	For supply of transport media, please call Lab reception at ext. 1352 / 1354.

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Last Updated - 22 Jul 2025