BC9999
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.
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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.
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Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
1 day
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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
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Orderable on CPOE? | No |
Downtime Form | |
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.
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Last Updated - 27 May 2025
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