RV0103
Specimen Container |
Refer to specimen
requirement.
|
Specimen Requirement |
Nasopharyngeal or nasal
aspirate, or saliva in virus transport medium. Urine in urine culture bottle.
CSF (in cases of meningitis) in sterile container. |
Specimen Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate samples until transport to laboratory. Send samples on ice pack to laboratory. |
Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
Positive report (2-21
days) / Negative report: 21 days |
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 |
Change History Notes
04 Aug 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage / Transport, TAT.
Last Updated - 28 May 2025
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