Test Code 01348 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.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 2 - 10 days
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
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
Service Code
36859
Update
Last updated 06/04/2022