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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type:
(a) Vitreous or eye tap: As much sample as possible. Collect sample in a sterile leak-proof container or in a syringe with needle removed.
(b) CSF: At least 0.5 mL of undiluted sample in a sterile and leak-proof screw-capped container without any additives.
(c) Swab for vesicles: Use Dacron-tipped swabs. Sample base of lesions vigorously and send dry in swab sheath.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Eye vitreous, CSF, Swab |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 1 day |
| Refrigerate: | 4 days |
| Frozen: | NA |
Reference Interval
Reference interval will be provided on the report
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5-14 days
Service Code
36857
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Update
Last updated 06/11/2024