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Test Code TGPS Toxoplasma Gondii PCR 

Important Note

For NUHS:

Test is performed on Monday and Thursday ONLY (excluding eve of public holiday and public holiday).

Send specimen on ice to lab immediately.

Specimen has short stability.

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3040167
NBS code LBC12838
Service code 36986

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one of the following:

 

Whole Blood CSF/Amniotic Fluid or Fresh Brain Tissue
Purple Top Plain Sterile Container

 

Processing Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood (including fetal blood)
Volume: 3 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

 

Specimen Type: CSF or Amniotic Fluid
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

 

Specimen Type: Tissue Biopsy
Volume: Atleast  5 x 5 x 5 mm in size
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Whole blood 7 days, ambient or refrigerated
Amniotic fluid 72 hours, refrigerated
Tissue biopsy 7 days, refrigerated

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative

Days and Times Performed

Variable

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Client Services, 67724912

 

Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950

Useful For

For detection of the parasitic protozoa of Toxoplasma gondii.

Update

Last updated 07/08/2026