This page provides information on CGH laboratory tests which are available to external laboratories. External laboratories can find information such as acceptable sample types, test turn-around times, test methodology, and guidance on clinical interpretation of results.
For detailed test information, please download and view the PDF files.
For enquiries about test availability, please refer to the contact details below.
Test Name | Test Information | Detailed Test Information (PDF) | Last Updated |
Bacteria / Candida Multiplex PCR | Detection of multiple bacteria and Candida species from sterile body fluids. Updated: testing methodology with changes in the detected pathogens, and addition of selected antimicrobial resistance (AMR) detection. | ![]() | 04 March 2024 |
Helicobacter pylori PCR (+ prediction of clarithromycin resistance) | PCR for detection of Helicobacter pylori and clarithromycin resistance. Appropriate sample types for testing are gastric tissue biopsies, and gastric tissue transported in a CLO test cartridge. | ![]() | 04 July 2023 |
Herpes simplex / varicella zoster PCR | Detection and differentiation of HSV1 and HSV2, and of VZV from clinical specimens. | ![]() | 09 April 2022 |
Joint infection Multiplex PCR | Multiplex PCR panel for the detection of clinically relevant organisms from synovial fluid obtained from individuals suspected to have a joint infection. | ![]() | 30 Jan 2024 |
Leptospira PCR | PCR test for detection of Leptospira species. Appropriate sample types for testing are blood, urine and CSF. | ![]() | 04 July 2023 |
Melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei) PCR | Detection of B. pseudomallei from respiratory samples, pus, urine and swabs and blood. | ![]() | 25 April 2021 |
Meningitis / Encephalitis PCR | Detection of multiple bacteria, viruses and Cryptococcus neoformans from CSF samples. | ![]() | 11 August 2022 |
Pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii) PCR | Detection and semi-quantitation of Pneumocystis jirovecii (PCP) from respiratory samples. | ![]() | 02 September 2021 |
Pneumonia Multiplex PCR (Viral/ Bacterial/ Resistance Gene) | Detection of multiple bacteria, atypical and viral pathogens from respiratory samples. Includes detection of mecA, CTX-M, NDM and KPC resistance genes. |
![]() | 25 April 2021 |
General enquiries
Jessica Lau
Principal Medical Lab Technologist
Jessica_Lau@cgh.com.sg
Clinical information about tests
Dr Crystal Wong
Consultant, Laboratory Medicine
crystal.wong.s.l@singhealth.com.sg
Changi General Hospital, Main Building, Basement 1
Stay Healthy With
© 2025 SingHealth Group. All Rights Reserved.