| 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
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02 Aug 2021 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement, Specimen Storage / Transport.
Last Updated - 27 May 2025
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