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Infectious
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Whole blood (including fetal blood)
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL
Specimen Type: CSF or Amniotic fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: 2-5mL
Specimen Type: Tissue biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1-2mL of sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Days and Times Performed
Variable
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative
Service Code
36986
Specimen Stability
| Whole blood | 7 days, ambient or refrigerated |
|---|---|
| Amniotic fluid | 72 hours, refrigerated |
| Tissue biopsy | 7 days, refrigerated |
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.
Update
Last updated 19/04/2022