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HIV Serology (Confirmation) (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

HIV Western Blot

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

HIC

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Ordered by laboratory on patients showing reactivity in the HIV screening assay.

Transport Instructions:

Code patient details on referral form and backing sheet. Use first 2 letters of surname, first 2 letters of first name. Remove street address and phone number. Supply sex, date of birth and postcode.

Record screening test results on referral form for VIDRL.

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples