Flavivirus Genus PCR | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	1) EDTA Tubes (at least 3 full tubes) 2) Sterile container without any media for urine, amniotic fluid and cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF).
Specimen Requirement	During acute illness, especially when patients are still febrile, blood samples in EDTA (purple top) tubes(at least 3 fully-filled) is the sample of choice. For a number of flaviviruses (eg. dengue virus, Zika virus, yellow fever virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, West Nile virus, etc), viral RNA may remain detectable in the urine for prolonged periods of time after they are undetectable in the plasma. If clinically warranted, consider sending urine sample in addition for testing. Please note that such requests will be separately chargeable. This assay has also been validated on urine, amniotic fluid and cerebro-spinal fluid(CSF) samples. Please note that other sample types have not been validated on this new assay and will generally be rejected.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Refrigerate sample at 2-8°C until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send sample at 2 - 8°C. Sample should reach the laboratory as soon as possible preferably within 24 hours after collection.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	2 - 10 calendar days
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Molecular Diagnostics
Contact Number	6394 1354
Day and Time Performed	Tuesday (except public holidays)
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025