BA0352
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.
|
Orderable as Urgent? | No |
Turn Around Time |
1-3 hours (office
hours)
|
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 | Orderable via CPOE / Clinical Laboratory |
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. |
Change History Notes
23 May 2023 10:00 AM
Update of additional information.
03 Feb 2023 12:00 AM
Updated Specimen Storage / Transport.
19 May 2022 12:00 AM
Updated Day and Time Performed effective 21/5/2022.
03 Mar 2021 12:00 AM
New test effective 08 March 2021.
Last Updated - 27 Jun 2025
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