Specimen Stability (for laboratory use only)
Collection Container
Sterile screw-capped container with attached spatula
Service Code:
LBC00671
Collection Instructions:
Submit one of the following: Stool OR Corneal scraping.
For stool collection:
1. Collect stool in a sterile screw capped container with attached spatula.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
For corneal scraping collection:
1. Inoculate specimen directly on 2 glass slides.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
For stool collection:
1. Collect stool in a sterile screw capped container with attached spatula.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
For corneal scraping collection:
1. Inoculate specimen directly on 2 glass slides.
2. Send specimen to the laboratory immediately.
Unacceptable Conditions:
N.A.
Specimen Stability:
Ambient
Send specimen to the laboratory immediately
Refrigerate
Frozen
Performance
Turn Around Time:
1 day
Days Test Performed:
Testing Laboratory:
Singapore General Hospital (SGH), Bacteriology
Clinical & Interpretative
Description:
Methodology:
Microscopy
Reference Interval:
See laboratory report
Critical Values:
N.A.
