Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Sterile screw-capped container
Service Code:
Service code pending
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect fluid into a sterile screw capped container.
2. 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/FLAVIVIRUS-GENUS-PCR.aspx
2. 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/FLAVIVIRUS-GENUS-PCR.aspx
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
2 - 10 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Molecular Diagnostic - Microbiology
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Hemi-nested Reverse-transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction and Sanger Sequencing (In-house assay).
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
