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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.