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Additional Codes
| Epic Ordering Code | LAB2224 |
| NBS code | LBC09307 |
| Service code | 37186 |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Sputum, nasopharyngeal or endo-tracheal tube aspirate:
Plain Sterile Container
Throat swab or tracheal swab:
Use Dacron - tipped swab and send dry in a Plain Sterile Container
Processing Requirements
Keep sample refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Sputum, nasopharyngeal or endo-tracheal tube aspirate:
Specimen type: Body Fluid
Volume: 1 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated
Throat swab or tracheal swab:
Specimen type: Swab
Volume: NA
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Respiratory |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 3 days (Preferred) |
| Frozen | Not available |
Days and Times Performed
Varied, TAT 1-4 days
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Update
Last updated 10/04/2026
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950