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Test ID: SARS-CoV-2 (COVID19GEN)

Test Name:
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID19GEN)
Test Code:
COVID19GEN
Specialised Test:
No - Nett Price
Turnaround Time:
Mon - Sat (excluding Sun and PHs): 24 hours
Samples collected on Sun and PHs will be processed on the next working day.
Test Schedule:
Mon – Sat (excluding Public Holidays):
9am – 5pm
Test Type:
Single Test
Additional Test Note:

Turnaround Time is measured from time the sample is received by the laboratory to resulting for verified negative results.

 

Sample Requirement:

One nasopharyngeal swab to be taken by the ordering doctor. Swabs are to be transported in 3mL universal transport media (UTM).

Please indicate sample source and indications (if any) on the laboratory request 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.


Fasting Requirement:
NA
Clinical Molecular
Parkway Laboratory Services
Last Update:
18/09/2023
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