RV0020
Specimen Container |
EDTA tube Sterile container |
Specimen Requirement |
Whole Blood EDTA 3 - 5 mL Sterile container BAL: Entire
collection CSF: 1 mL For vitreous or eye
tap: As much sample as possible |
Specimen Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send sample with an ice pack. Sample should reach the laboratory as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours after collection.
|
Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
1 - 8 days
|
Reference Value(s) |
-
|
Testing Laboratory Location | SGH |
Laboratory | Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory |
Contact Number | 6394 1352 |
Day and Time Performed |
Wednesday
|
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form | |
Additional Information |
BAL and CSF samples will be sent to NUH
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Change History Notes
02 Aug 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement.
Last Updated - 28 May 2025
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