Direct Detection for Nucleic Acid of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex (TB PCR)

BA0315

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Sterile screw-capped container
Red top tube (To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension 1352)
Specimen Requirement
Sterile container:
Respiratory aspirate, tissue, biopsy, body fluid
 
Red top tube:
Blood and Bone Marrow Aspirate (BMA)
 
**Please specify the source when ordering**
Specimen Storage/Transport

​Specimens should reach SGH within 24 hours of collection. If delay is unavoidable for Blood and BMA, store at 4°C.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
1 - 3 days
Reference Value(s)
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Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Central Tuberculosis Laboratory
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
This test only provides preliminary information for empirical TB management. A reflex AFB smear and culture (both chargeable) is set up on each specimen. Written instruction from the doctor is necessary if these are not to be performed.

Change History Notes

  • 09 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Container.

  • 02 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

    ​Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage / Transport, TAT.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025