Mumps Virus, isolation

RV0103

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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

Virology & Serology Tests

Change History Notes

  • 04 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

    Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage / Transport, TAT.

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Last Updated - 28 May 2025