Respiratory Pathogens Multiplex RT-PCR Panel (DISCONTINUED)

Specimen Container	Sterile container without any media for NPA, ETTA and BAL. Use red-capped flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) for nasopharyngeal collection.
Specimen Requirement	NPA, Nasopharyngeal swab, ETTA, BAL
Specimen Storage/Transport	Dispatch as soon as possible or store at 4^oC before transport
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 2 days
Reference Value(s)	-
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 1300 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1230 Sun: 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1500
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests
Additional Information	Includes: Influenza A, B viruses, Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3, 4 viruses, Adenovirus, Respiratory syncytial virus, Human coronavirus OC43, 229E, NL63, HKU1, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Human metapneumovirus, Bordetella pertussis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, Bordetella parapertussis. BA0321

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Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025