Enterovirus RT-PCR | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Sterile container without any media for CSF, Stool and Aspirates Copan flocked swab in sheath without media for Swabs (except Np Swab) Use red-capped flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) for nasopharyngeal collection.
Specimen Requirement	CSF, stool, other sites (eg NPA, ETTA, Nasopharyngeal swab, Throat swab)
Specimen Storage/Transport	Dispatch as soon as possible or store at 4^oC before transport
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 2 days
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Molecular Micro
Contact Number	6394 1382
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1730 Sat: 0800hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1630 Sun & PH: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs Last specimen receipt time: 1500
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025