Enterovirus 71 RT-PCR

Test Code:

BAXXXX

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Sterile container without any media for CSF, Stool, Fluids and Tissue
Use red-capped flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) for nasopharyngeal collection.
Use Copan flocked swab in sheath without media for throat or other vesicle swabs

Specimen Requirement

CSF, stool, other sites (eg NPA, ETTA, Nasopharyngeal swab, Throat swab)

(1) EV71 for MOH HFMD Surveillance (patients with HFMD/herpangina)

(2) NOTE:- Please use "Enterovirus PCR" for clinical purposes.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Dispatch as soon as possible or store at 4^oC before transport

Method

Orderable as STAT?

Turn Around Time

Reference Value(s)

Testing Laboratory Location

MOH

Laboratory

National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL)

Contact Number

6394 1352

Day and Time Performed

Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs– 1700 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Downtime Form

Additional Information

No results from KKH lab. Please consult microbiologist if required. This test is funded by MOH.

Change History Notes

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Keywords

Enterovirus 71 RT-PCR BAXXXX

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