Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Sterile screw-capped container
Service Code:
LBC07871
Collection Instructions:
Submit one of the following: Nasopharyngeal aspirate OR nasopharyngeal swab
For Nasopharyngeal aspirate collection:
1. Collect specimen in a sterile srew capped container.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
For Nasopharyngeal swab collection:
1. Collect specimen in using the Universal Transport Medium.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.kkh.com.sg/patient-care/areas-of-care/eLab-book/Pages/Measles%20virus%20RT-PCR.aspx
For Nasopharyngeal aspirate collection:
1. Collect specimen in a sterile srew capped container.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
For Nasopharyngeal swab collection:
1. Collect specimen in using the Universal Transport Medium.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Refer to testing laboratory test catalogue for more information:
https://www.kkh.com.sg/patient-care/areas-of-care/eLab-book/Pages/Measles%20virus%20RT-PCR.aspx
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 - 2 days
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
KK Women's and Children Hospital (KKH), Microbiology Laboratory
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Call Specimen Reception or email Lab_Specimen_Reception@wh.com.sg
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
