RV0102
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)
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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.
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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
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Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form | |
Additional Information |
For supply of transport media, please call Lab reception at ext. 1352 / 1354.
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Change History Notes
09 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Container.
02 Aug 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Requirement, TAT.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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