Specimen Collection

Specimen is to be collected in the ward / clinics / others. Please refer to specific unit / test for proper specimen collection procedure (where indicated).

Clear instruction is to be given to the patient if the specimen needs to be collected by the patient.

All specimens from the patients are to be put in biohazard bag and attached with the request forms.

All specimens shall be treated as biohazard and to be dispatched to the laboratory as soon as possible. (Please refer to the specific test that requires special transportation procedures).