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Nucleic Acid Testing (HIV-1, HCV, HBV)

Alternative Names:

NAT Testing (HIV HCV HBV)

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

NAT, Nucleic Acid Testing for HIV-1, HCV and HBV

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT)

Collection & Request Instructions:

Specimens are accepted Monday to Thursday only.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Store at 4'C
Do Not Centrifuge

Specimens MUST reach ARCBS within 72 hours of collection. Transport via special courier if the routine courier run will not get the specimen to ARCBS within this time.

External Laboratory:

Australian Red Cross Blood Service

External Laboratory details...

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

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