Nucleic Acid Testing (HIV-1, HCV, HBV) |
| Alternative Names: | NAT Testing (HIV HCV HBV) |
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| Laboratory: | Microbiology |
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| Test Code: | NAT, Nucleic Acid Testing for HIV-1, HCV and HBV |
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| Specimen Types: | Blood |
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| Container Types: | | Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT) | |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Specimens are accepted Monday to Thursday only.
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| Processing Instructions: | Store at 4'C
Do Not Centrifuge
Specimens MUST reach ARCBS within 72 hours of collection. Transport via special courier if the routine courier run will not get the specimen to ARCBS within this time. |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature |
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| External Laboratory: | Australian Red Cross Blood Service |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Send at 4'C with Ice Pack |
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