Varicella-Zoster Virus isolation | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Sterile container
Specimen Requirement	CSF (1-2 mL) in sterile container Swab/scraping, nasopharyngeal aspirate (NAP), bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), and sputum require transport media. Refrigerate sample until transport to Lab. DO NOT FREEZE.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Positive report: 2 - 14 days Negative report :14 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 - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	No
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025