Serological screening test for detection of specific antibodies or antigens to diagnose HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection. Positive tests will be confirmed by the laboratory and therefore turnaround times may be increased.
Tube
Red top, black ring. Serum sample.
ID
3718.
Availability
Urgent out of hours requests must be discussed with on call virologist with the exception of organ donation samples & late pregnancy booking samples which are available 24/7 -contact laboratory.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Collection Con
Min volume 4 ml.
IP Routine TAT
4 days.
GP Routine TAT
4 days.