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| Specimen Container |
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds) |
| Specimen Requirement |
Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL |
| Specimen Storage/Transport |
Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze. |
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
1 - 4 days
|
| Testing Laboratory Location | SGH |
| Laboratory | Virology |
| Contact Number | 6394 1352 |
| Day and Time Performed |
Tuesday and Friday
|
| Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
| Downtime Form |
Change History Notes
12 Aug 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Storage / Transport.
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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