1. The laboratory stores tested specimens for a limited time under controlled conditions, as shown below:
No. Test Specimen Type Storage Temperature (°C) Storage Duration
1 Dengue virus detection (all 4 serotypes) EDTA plasma, serum -25 2 weeks
2 Dengue virus IgM and IgG antibody testing EDTA plasma, serum -25 2 weeks
3 Chikungunya virus detection by Real-time RT-PCR EDTA plasma, serum -25 2 weeks
4 Zika virus detection by Real-time RT-PCR Urine, EDTA plasma, serum -25 2 weeks
5 Diagnosis of Parasites Using the Stool Concentration Technique Stool 2 to 8 1 week
6 Diagnosis of Parasites Using the Direct Wet Smear Technique Stool 2 to 8 1 week
7 SARS-CoV-2 detection by Real-time RT-PCR -Nasopharyngeal swab +Throat swab
- Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
- Tracheal aspirate
- Nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash
- Sputum		 -70 to -80 2 weeks
8 Detection of Pinworm Using the Scotch Tape Technique Pinworm eggs in the perianal region 22 to 25 Within 24 hours
9 Malaria Diagnosis Using Thick and Thin Blood Films -EDTA blood
-Finger-prick blood		 22 to 25 Within 24 hours
10 Detection of Occult Blood in Stool Using Immunochromatographic Test Stool 2 to 8 Within 24 hours
11 Zika, Chikungunya, and Dengue virus detection by multiplex Real-time RT-PCR EDTA plasma, serum -25 2 weeks
12 Monkeypox virus detection by Real-time RT-PCR Oropharyngeal swab, Lesion swab -70 to -80 2 weeks
  1. After the storage period ends, the specimens will be disposed of in accordance with laboratory quality standards.