SARS-CoV-2 PCR

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Lab Section Category
Specimen Requirement

Swab specimen

Specimen Container

Preferred: Swab in Copan Universal Transport Media (UTM)
Acceptable: e-swab, Sputum in Sterile container; Endotracheal Tube Aspirates (ETTA) in Sterile container, BAL in Sterile container

Turnaround Time

4 working days

Testing Laboratory

SKH

Reference Range / Interval

-

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Day and Time Performed

Monday - Saturday except PH

Additional Information

All specimens received have to be double bagged.

Last Updated - 31 Jul 2025