Diagnostic Test Menu | Changi General Hospital

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.

Available Tests

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.	Bacteria / Candida Multiplex PCR	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.	Helicobacter pylori PCR	04 July 2023
Herpes simplex / varicella zoster PCR	Detection and differentiation of HSV1 and HSV2, and of VZV from clinical specimens.	Herpes simplex / varicella zoster PCR	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.	Joint infection Multiplex PCR	30 Jan 2024
Leptospira PCR	PCR test for detection of Leptospira species. Appropriate sample types for testing are blood, urine and CSF.	Leptospira PCR	04 July 2023
Melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei) PCR	Detection of B. pseudomallei from respiratory samples, pus, urine and swabs and blood.	Melioidosis PCR	25 April 2021
Meningitis / Encephalitis PCR	Detection of multiple bacteria, viruses and Cryptococcus neoformans from CSF samples.	Meningitis / Encephalitis PCR	11 August 2022
Pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii) PCR	Detection and semi-quantitation of Pneumocystis jirovecii (PCP) from respiratory samples.	Pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii) PCR	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.	Pneumonia Multiplex PCR	25 April 2021