HIV serology

 

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Samples required

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube) or

EDTA blood (purple cap, 4 mL tube)

Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

Test indications

  

Test information
  • Antigen / antibody (HIV 1 and HIV 2)
  • Typing assay (HIV 1 and HIV 2)

For further syndromic information, please see screen/immunity/follow-up service, viral load and resistance follow up, and virology screen for renal dialysis.

For the HIV testing policy please click here.

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Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627

 

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