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
Leeds – Red top, yellow ring. Serum sample.
MYTT – Brown. 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.