Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
eSwab with double swab
Service Code:
Service code pending
Collection Instructions:
1. Use the pink swab to swab both axilla and groin areas.
2. Insert and dip pink swab into tube and gently stir the swab for 5 seconds.
3. Press the swab against the tube walls to release the specimen from the flocked fibre.
4. Discard the pink swab in a biohazard bin.
4. Use the white swab one swab for both nostrils.
5. Insert the white swab into the tube and break the white swab at the molded breaking point.
6. Recap the tube.
7. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Pathology/Pages/CANDIDA-AURIS-SCREENING-(PCR)-(QUALITATIVE).aspx#
2. Insert and dip pink swab into tube and gently stir the swab for 5 seconds.
3. Press the swab against the tube walls to release the specimen from the flocked fibre.
4. Discard the pink swab in a biohazard bin.
4. Use the white swab one swab for both nostrils.
5. Insert the white swab into the tube and break the white swab at the molded breaking point.
6. Recap the tube.
7. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Pathology/Pages/CANDIDA-AURIS-SCREENING-(PCR)-(QUALITATIVE).aspx#
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
4 hours
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 day
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Molecular Diagnostic - Microbiology
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
PCR qualitative
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
