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

Specimen Container	NPA, ETTA, BAL, CSF: Send fluid in sterile container without any media. Use red-capped flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) for nasopharyngeal collection. Throat swab: Use dry red-capped flocked swab.
Specimen Requirement	NPA, ETTA, BAL, CSF, NP Swab, Throat swab
Specimen Storage/Transport	Dispatch specimen as soon as possible or store at 4^oC before transport
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 2 working days
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