Cytomegalovirus (CMV) isolation

RV0102

Synonym(s):
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.

Change History Notes

  • 09 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Container.

  • 02 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement, TAT.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025