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HIV Serology (Confirmation)

Alternative Names:

HIV Western Blot

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

HIV Antibody by Western Blot, SERO1WB

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Collection & Request Instructions:

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

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

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

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.