MERS-Coronavirus RT-PCR

BA0341

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Specimen Container
Sterile container
Use red-capped flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) for nasopharyngeal collection. 
Click here “Instruction on how to use Nasopharyngeal swab with UTM
Specimen Requirement
To consult Infectious Disease (paeds) doctor before collecting specimen. Please call lab before sending specimen at 6394 1389 / 6394 1382. Acceptable specimens include nasopharyngeal swabs, throat swab, BAL, ETTA and nasopharyngeal aspirate. All samples must be double bagged and hand delivered to laboratory, with a description of "Suspect MERS / Novel Coronavirus".
Specimen Storage/Transport
All specimens must be transported to the laboratory within 24hours of collection, otherwise at 4o C.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
Routine cases: 1 - 2 days
Urgent cases: 24 hrs or less
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
 
Urgent cases: A phone consult is required between the physician-in-charge and the microbiologist.
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form CPOE
Additional Information

Change History Notes

  • 01 Jul 2025 08:30 AM

    Update linked document in specimen container. Update link in additional information.

  • 03 Feb 2023 12:00 AM

    Updated Day and Time Performed.

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Last Updated - 01 Jul 2025