SARS RT - PCR

BC9999

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Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement
2X 3mL EDTA blood ( adult ) 10mL plain blood ( adult ) 500uL EDTA blood ( paed ) 1.3 mL plain blood ( paed ) 2-5 mL of aspirate/ sputum swab.
Specimen Storage/Transport
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory.Do not freeze.Send sample at 2 - 8 degree C ( with ice-pack). Sample must reach SGH laboratory within 5 hours after collection.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
1 day
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon – Fri 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs , Sat 0800 hrs – 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? No
Downtime Form

Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Additional Information
In addition to universal precautions, strict barrier precautions and respiratory protection are required in the collection of respiratory samples from patients suspected to be infected with SARS.This includes the use of personal protective equipment like gloves,gowns and apron ,safety eyewear and powered air purifying respirators or N95 marsks.

Last Updated - 27 May 2025