Molecular Test List

Covid-19 Rapid Test Antigen (Covid-19 RTK Ag)

Specimen / Volume: Nasopharyngeal Swab

Container: Sterile Container

Schedule: 24 Hours

LTAT: 2 Hours

Special Form: BORANG PERMOHONAN UJIAN RAPID TEST KIT ANTIGEN COVID-19

MTB RT PCR (Genexpert)

Specimen / Volume: BAL, CSF, Sputum, Tissue, Tracheal Aspirates

Container: Sterile Container

Schedule: Office hours

LTAT: 4 Hours

Special Form: TBIS 20C (2024)

Note: Consultation with Pathology Medical Officer on-call / Microbiologist is required

Note 2: MTB RT PCR Genexpert cannot be done on sterile body fluid (pleural, peritoneal) and pus sample

SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR (Genexpert)

Specimen / Volume: Nasopharyngeal Swab

Container: Viral Transport Medium (VTM)

Schedule: 24 hours

LTAT: 4 Hours

Note: Consultation with Pathology Medical Officer on-call / Microbiologist is required

SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR

Specimen / Volume: Nasopharyngeal / Oropharyngeal Swab

Container: Viral Transport Medium (VTM)

Referral Location: Hospital Tawau

TAT: 48 to 72 hours upon sample receipt

Note: Consultation with Microbiologist is required

Qiastat Meningitis Panel

Specimen / Volume: CSF

Container: Sterile Bijou Bottle

Referral Location: Hospital Tawau

TAT: 48 to 72 hours upon sample receipt

Note 1: Consultation with Microbiologist is required

Note 2: Lab form to be countersigned by the requesting specialist

Qiastat Respiratory Panel

Specimen / Volume: Nasopharyngeal Swab

Container: Universal Transport Media (UTM) - please request UTM from the lab

Referral Location: Hospital Tawau

TAT: 48 to 72 hours upon sample receipt

Note 1: Consultation with Microbiologist is required

Note 2: Lab form to be countersigned by the requesting specialist

XDR MTB Genexpert

Specimen / Volume: Sputum or positive MGIT culture

Container: Sterile Universal Container

Referral Location: Hospital Tawau

TAT: 24 to 72 hours upon sample receipt at the receiving lab

Special form: BORANG PERMOHONAN UJIAN TIBI (TBIS 20C) & PER.PAT-301

Note: Consultation with Hospital Tawau Respiratory Physician is required. Please notify HDOK Clinical Microbiologist after approval from Respiratory Physician