Toxoplasma gondii PCR

IM0176

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Specimen Container
EDTA tube

Wide mouth sterile container
Specimen Requirement
5 mL of EDTA blood 

0.5-1 mL of CSF or Amniotic fluid.
Specimen Storage/Transport
Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze.
Send sample at 2oC-8oC. Send with an ice-pack. Sample must reach SGH laboratory within 24 hours after collection.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
1 - 4 days
Testing Laboratory Location SGH
Laboratory Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

63170-Form-1080 Haematology Laboratory Downtime Form

Additional Information
Gently invert the tube several times to prevent clotting.

Change History Notes

  • 22 Jul 2025 03:00 PM

    Added image of ice pack.

  • 10 Jul 2024 02:00 PM

    Updated specimen requirement and Orderable on CPOE.

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Last Updated - 22 Jul 2025