Rapid HIV (out of hours)
| Category | Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Test background | |
| Clinical Indications | |
| Sample & container required | Serum 5 ml GEL SST (rust top) |
| Turnaround time | 1 day |
| Notes | Only available out of hours and by arrangement with the Microbiology medical staff. In hours, urgent HIV testing is performed by the Infection and Immunity laboratory and must be arranged with them in advance. All samples are forwarded to the Infection and Immunity laboratory for confirmation of results. |