Measles Virus RNA Amplification (PCR)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Nasopharyngeal aspirate, ETT aspirate
Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Collection Instructions: Throat swab using dry flocked swab immerse in UTM Nasopharyngeal swab in virus transport medium.
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 2-10 days
Service Code
36859
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Microbiology Laboratory
Basement 1, Children Tower
KK Women’s and Children Hospital Pte Ltd
100, Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
63941388 / 63941389
Update
Last updated 06/04/2022