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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Fresh stool (form or loose)
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Minimum Volume: 1.0 g
Collection Instructions: 1.0 mL of fresh stool required. Send the specimen to lab on ice immediately after collection.
Do not collect specimen on Fridays, eve of public holidays and public holidays.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Stool |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 48 hours |
| Frozen | Not available |
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Thursday, TAT 5 - 10 days
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Useful For
To assist in identifying the etiologic agent(s) of infectious gastroenteritis, by simultaneous detection of 22 common gastrointestinal pathogens including viruses, bacteria and parasites.
Service Code
36951
Update
Last updated 10/12/2024