Neurotropic Viruses Total Ab (Measles, Mumps, HSV) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paed) For CSF, use sterile container.
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult : 5 mL Paeds: 1.3 mL CSF: 1- 2 mL
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 6 days
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Virology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs Sat: 0800 hrs - 1200 hrs Test setup every Tuesday and Thursday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	Total CF antibody against herpes simplex, measles and mumps viruses are tested. Total CF antibody to varicella-zoster virus, although not included in the panel, can also be requested at an additional charge.

Change History Notes

05 Aug 2021 12:00 AM

Updated Test Name, Day and Time Performed, Additional Information.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025