Adenovirus isolation | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Urine Transport media Hanks Transport media (To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension 1352)
Specimen Requirement	Collect fresh urine up to marking Nasopharygeal aspirate, brochoalveolar lavage, sputum, endotracheal tube aspirate, throat swab, conjunctival swab or scraping in conjunctivitis or keratoconjunctivitis.
Specimen Storage/Transport	To send sample in ice.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Positive report: 2 - 21 days Positive report with typing results: 2 - 6 weeks Negative report: 21 days
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Virology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs , Sat 0800 hrs – 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	Call lab reception at ext. 1352 for media.

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Last Updated - 28 May 2025