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Human Immunodeficiency Virus Serology
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Screening and diagnostic testing for human immunodeficiency virus 1 and 2 (HIV-1/HIV-2).
Specimens are screened with an HIV-1/HIV-2 antigen/antibody immunoassay. Specimens reactive in this assay will have supplementary testing by HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative NAT. Specimens negative by NAT will have supplemental HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody testing. |
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Availability:
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QEII: Samples are tested Monday-Saturday.
FSH: Samples are tested Monday-Friday.
Results are usually available within 24-48h of receipt by the testing laboratory.
Please contact testing laboratory for urgent requests. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| AIDS Serology, HIV Antibodies 1/2, HIV Serology, |
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Code:
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SEHIV |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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300uL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled; |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Serology |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8010 |
| Serology |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4427 |
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Last Updated : 15-10-2024 11:45 |