Specimen
CSF
Sputum
Respiratory specimen (other than sputum)
Sterile body fluids
Urine
Volume
Container
Sterile container
LTAT
24 hours
Note
-
Specimen
Blood and bone marrow
Volume
Container
Myco/F lytic bottle
LTAT
42 days
Note
If positive, identification will be outsourced to MKAKK
Specimen
Sputum
CSF
Gastric lavage
Bronchiolalveolar lavage (BAL)
Tissue (including lymph nodes)
Volume
Container
Sterile container
LTAT
24 hours
Note
Need consultation with Infectious Disease Physician/Respiratory Physician
Blood stained sample will be rejected