HIV Serology (Confirmation) |
| Alternative Names: | HIV Western Blot |
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| Laboratory: | Microbiology |
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| Test Code: | HIV Antibody by Western Blot, SERO1WB |
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| Registration Instructions: | Performed on ALL patients with reactive HIV screening test regardless of history.
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| Specimen Types: | Serum |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | Ordered by laboratory on patients showing reactivity in the HIV screening assay. |
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| Processing Instructions: | Store at 4'C
Aliquot at least 0.5 mL of serum for testing. Contact VIDRL if less than 0.5 mL serum available. |
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| 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.
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| Assay Frequency: | Weekly |
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| External Laboratory: | V.I.D.R.L. |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Send at ambient temperature |
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