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            | Specimen Container | Sterile container | 
| Specimen Requirement | Nasopharyngeal 
aspirate, broncho-alveolar lavage, sputum, biopsy samples, urine. *Biopsy samples to be 
sent with 1 - 2 mL of sterile saline added* | 
| Specimen Storage/Transport | Refrigerate sample 
until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. | 
| Orderable as Urgent? | No | 
| Turn Around Time | 1 - 2 days | 
| Testing Laboratory Location | SGH | 
| Laboratory | Virology | 
| Contact Number | 6394 1352 | 
| Day and Time Performed | Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs   Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs | 
| Orderable on CPOE? | No | 
| Downtime Form | 
Change History Notes
02 Aug 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage / Transport.
Last Updated - 27 May 2025
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