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Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood (including fetal blood)
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL
Specimen Type: CSF or Amniotic Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: 2.0 - 5.0 mL
Specimen Type: Tissue Biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1.0 - 2.0 mL of sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
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
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Useful For
For detection of the parasitic protozoa of Toxoplasma gondii.
Service Code
36986
Update
Last updated 19/04/2022