CY0201
Specimen Container |
Sterile container with CV/POC transport media (To be obtained from Cytogenetics Laboratory) |
Specimen Requirement |
Specimen should be taken ASEPTICALLY under local anaesthesia, preferably not from groin area due to increased risk of fungal infection. Sterile techniques must be observed during specimen collection. Size: 3 - 4mm in diameter, including dermis. Shallow or conical biopsies that fail to reach dermis are not satisfactory. Place specimen in transport media. |
Specimen Storage/Transport |
1) Transport to laboratory at room temperature as soon as possible 2) For after office hours, send to lab and lab to store at 4oC - 8oC in Client Services refrigerator. |
Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Testing Laboratory Location |
KKH |
Laboratory | Cytogenetics |
Contact Number |
6394 1392 |
Day and Time Performed |
When requested |
Orderable on CPOE? | Yes |
Downtime Form | |
Additional Information |
1) Sterile container with transport media obtainable from cytogenetic laboratory. 2) DO NOT FREEZE SPECIMEN. 3) DO NOT collect in Formalin |
Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025
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