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Specimen Container |
Sterile container
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Specimen Requirement |
Nasopharyngeal aspirate or saliva in 2 mL sterile saline. CSF (1 – 2 mL, without saline) if neurological symptoms present. (Do Not Freeze)
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Specimen Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate samples until transport to laboratory. Transport samples on ice pack to laboratory. |
Turn Around Time |
1 - 2 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 (Pending deactivation) |
Downtime Form | |
Additional Information |
Microbiology/RV0133 |
Change History Notes
04 Aug 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Storage / Transport, Reference Value(s).
Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025
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