Price: SGD 55.00 W/GST
(SGD 51.40 Before GST)
Specialised Test: No - Nett Price
Results are expected within 24 hours upon receiving the sample.
Terms and Conditions:
Please refer to the table under Additional Notes for COVIDAIR cut-off times based on patients’ flight departure times.
We will not be held responsible for failure to deliver results within the stipulated time frame if patients do not present themselves within the stipulated time window. PLS will pick up samples at 10am and 4pm every day.
Flight Departure Time
Latest Cut-off Timing for Swab Test
Estimated Time for Results to be Issued by Lab
(For Clinics’ Info only)
12.00 am to 9:29 am
10.00 am two (2) calendar days before flight
12pm one (1) calendar day before flight
9:30am to 3:29pm
4:00pm two (2) calendar days before flight
6pm one (1) calendar day before flight
3:30pm to 11.59pm
10.00am the day before the flight
12pm the day of flight
Please refer to our memo on MOH-approved use cases before choosing the appropriate test code as charges will differ based on the test code chosen (in line with MOH charging guidelines). Please ensure that indications are stated in the test order via SCM Allscripts and our PLS Laboratory Request Form in order for us to proceed with the testing. If an ‘Others’ category is stated, please ensure that clinical justifications are stated in SCM and on the PLS Laboratory Request Form. The justification for the ordering of this test will be subject to MOH audit.
One nasopharyngeal swab/Deep Throat Saliva to be taken by the ordering doctor. Swabs are to be transported in 3mL universal transport media (UTM).
Please indicate sample source, the test code “COVIDAIR”, and the flight departure date and time (in 24hrs format, e.g. 2300hrs so as to avoid any miscommunication regarding departure timing) of the traveller on the form. Samples are to be labelled with patient labels clearly and double-bagged.
Place the completed Lab Request Form in the side pouch of the outermost biohazard bag. Samples taken after despatch hours can be stored overnight in the fridge at 2-8°C for next day collection. Swab samples in UTM are stable for 48 hours at 2-25°C. For the safety of our staff, PLS reserves the right to reject specimens at the point of despatch collection if leakage is evident. For despatch requests, please inform us that there is/are COVID-19 sample(s) for collection and the quantity. Our despatcher will need to bring cooler boxes along for COVID-19 sample collection.
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