Urgent HIV Western Blot
Registry Details
Area | Health Science |
Lab name | Bloodborne Virus Laboratory |
Lab location | Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua |
Test name | Urgent HIV Western Blot |
Organisms | Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) |
Requested for surveillance | no |
Notice required | yes |
Routine turnaround time | To be negotiated |
Culture requirements | Serum or plasma minimum 500 µL |
Pre-transport requirements | 5 ± 3°C for less than 24 hours |
Transport requirements | Ambient temperature within 24 hours |
Unacceptable sample types | Insufficient sample ≤ 500 µL |
How results reported | HIV-1 antibodies detected or not detected |
Referral link | Form |
Details
Please note: the Bloodborne Virus Laboratory must be phoned before a sample is sent for this test.