SARS RT - PCR | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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