Rapid SARS Coronavirus 2 PCR

Test Code:

BA0352

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Use red-capped flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) for nasopharyngeal collection.

Specimen Requirement

Nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, ETTA, BAL

Specimen Storage / Transport

Please ensure the specimen is double-bagged (transparent inner bag, red outer bag) and contains a visible note for SARS Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing.

Send samples immediately to the laboratory at room temperature after collection, or store at 4°C if delay is anticipated. Nasopharyngeal swabs can be stored at room temperature ( 15 - 30 °C ) up to 8 hours or refrigerated ( 2 - 8 °C ) up to 7 days before testing.

Method

Orderable as STAT?

Turn Around Time

1-3 hours (office hours)

Reference Value(s)

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Molecular Microbiology

Contact Number

6394 1382

Day and Time Performed

Mon - Sun: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Downtime Form

Additional Information

Please consult a member of the Clinical Infectious Disease Team or a Consultant Microbiologist or any other senior Medical Staff who can authorise the ordering of this test.

Please contact Dr. Loo Liat Hui (Senior Principal Medical Laboratory Scientist) or Mr. Soong Han Yang (Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist) at 6394 1382 or A/Prof. Matthias Maiwald (Senior Consultant Microbiologist) at 6394 8725 if additional information is required. Please contact the Clinical Infectious Diseases Team with any clinical or infection control questions.

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Rapid SARS Coronavirus 2 PCR BA0352

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