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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL
Specimen Type: Urine (Random)
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: 10-15mL
Days and Times Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 1-3 working days
Methodology
Real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative
Service Code
1033831
Update
Last updated 21/07/2022
Unacceptable Condition
| Whole blood | Frozen or hemolysis |
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Specimen Stability
48 hours, refrigerated
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
Detection of dengue virus and chikungunya virus RNA