BA0315
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
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Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form | |
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.
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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.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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