| Specimen Container |
Screw cap container |
| Specimen Requirement |
1ml of fresh stool sample ** Please note that sample types other than stool samples have not been validated on this assay and may 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 |
1 - 2 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 | |
| Additional Information |
Pathogens covered by this assay include: Bacteria
|
Change History Notes
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03 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Day and Time Performed.
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12 Aug 2022 12:00 AM
New test effective 15/8/2022
Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025
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