| Specimen Container |
Culture on non-nutrient agar containing Escherichia coli.
(To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension 1352) |
| Specimen Requirement |
Corneal scraping, CSF, Brain biopsy tissue.
|
| Orderable as Urgent? | No |
| Turn Around Time |
10 days
|
| Testing Laboratory Location | SGH |
| Laboratory | Bacteriology Lab |
| 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 | |
| Additional Information |
Arrange with KKH Laboratory (Tel: 6394 1354) to obtain the culture medium from SGH Laboratory.
|
Change History Notes
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08 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Container, non-orderable on CPOE.
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28 Jul 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Laboratory.
Last Updated - 27 May 2025
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