RV0074
Specimen Container |
Sterile container for CSF
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 |
CSF
1 -2 mL Swabs or scrapings from vesicles on skin, mouth or genitalia require transport media.
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Specimen Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send sample with an ice pack.
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Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
Positive report :1 - 7 days Negative report : 7 days
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Testing Laboratory Location | SGH |
Laboratory | Virology |
Contact Number | 6394 1352 |
Day and Time Performed |
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs |
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.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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