Varicella-Zoster Virus isolation

BC9999

Synonym(s):
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

  • 28 Jun 2021 12:00 AM

    ​De-activated test code.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025