Measles virus RT-PCR | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Sterile container without any media for NPA Use red-capped flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) for nasopharyngeal collection.
Specimen Requirement	NPA / Nasopharyngeal swab
Specimen Storage/Transport	Dispatch as soon as possible or store at 4^oC before transport
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 2 days
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Molecular Micro
Contact Number	6394 1382
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1730 Sat: 0800hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1630 Sun & PH: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1500
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests
Additional Information	Samples should be collected as soon as possible after the onset of the measles rash. PCR detection is generally successful up to 3-4 days after the onset of the rash and can be successful up to 7 days.

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Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025