Respiratory Pathogen Panel PCR with SARS-COV-2

​Sterile container without any media for NPA, ETTA and BAL.

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

​NPA, Nasopharyngeal swab, ETTA, BAL

IF SARS-CoV-2 is suspected, please ensure the specimen is double-bagged (transparent inner bag, red outer bag) and contains a visible note for SARS Coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) testing.

Send samples immediately to the laboratory at room temperature after collection, or store at 4°C if delay is anticipated.

​1 - 2 days

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​KKH

​6394 1382

Mon - Sun: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs

Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

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.

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Includes: SARS Coronavirus 2, Influenza A, B viruses, Parainfluenza 1, 2, 3, 4 viruses, Adenovirus, Respiratory syncytial virus, Human coronavirus OC43, 229E, NL63, HKU1, Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Human metapneumovirus, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella parapertussis, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae.