The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Specimen Collection

Test Name: HIV Neonatal studies
Test Code: SAHIVUS
Specimen Type: EDTA Whole blood
Minimum Volume: 2.7 mL
Comments: Laboratory Notes: DO NOT SPIN. Sent to testing laboratory via Microbial Serology
Assay Performed: VIDRL; The Peter Doherty Institute 792 Elizabeth Street; Melbourne 3000; VIC; 9342 9600
Assay Frequency: As required
See Also: HIV P24 Antigen