HIV 1 & 2 serology screen
Category | Virology |
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Test background |
Screening test for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies, and for HIV p24 antigen |
Clinical Indications |
Screen for evidence of HIV infection |
Reference range | Negative |
Sample & container required | RST (rust top) |
Sample volume | 5 mL |
Turnaround time | 3 days (Confirmation: non-negatives up to 10 days) |
Notes | All reactive samples undergo confirmatory testing, and a repeat sample is also required. For antenatal HIV screen, please select the antenatal HIV serology test request within the antenatal IDPS screen order-set. The confirmation assay for this test is currently unaccredited due to a relocation of the analyser (no changes to assay used)
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