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Diagnostic Test Menu

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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

 

Contact Us

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

Our Location

Changi General Hospital, Main Building, Basement 1