BA0353
Specimen Container |
Sterile container for BAL, respiratory fluid |
Specimen Requirement |
1 - 2 mL |
Specimen Storage/Transport |
Dispatch as soon as possible or store at 4oC before transport |
Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
1 - 2 days |
Testing Laboratory Location |
KKH |
Laboratory | Molecular Microbiology |
Contact Number |
6394 1382 |
Day and Time Performed |
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs 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 | |
Additional Information |
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a restricted test. It can only be ordered by: 1) ICU wards (e.g. NICU, CICU, WICU), 2) Infectious Disease physicians or 3) Authorised Respiratory physicians. Each Pneumonia Panel request must be accompanied by an additional request for standard bacterial culture. _____________________________________________________ Pathogens covered by this assay include: Bacteria
Atypical Bacteria
Viruses
Antibiotic Resistance Genes
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Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025
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