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.