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Specimen Collection

HIV PCR (Qualitative NAT)


Test Name
HIV PCR (Qualitative NAT)
Test Code
SAHIVPC
Specimen Type

EDTA

Minimum Volume
2.7 mL
Preferred Volume
7.5 mL
Comments

HIV (1&2) Antigen / Antibodies Serology is the recommended screening assay for HIV.

For qualitative HIV PCR a dedicated EDTA sample is required.

LAB NOTES:
Send via Microbial Serology.
The VIDRL HIV Characterisation Laboratory is open Mon- Fri 08.30-17.00hrs.

Assay Performed
HIV Characterisation Laboratory
VIDRL
Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity-Level ,792 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne 3000
VIC
9342 9634
Assay Frequency

As requested

See Also
HIV (1&2) Antigen / Antibodies
HIV NAD Pro-Viral DNA
HIV Ultra Sensitive Viral Load


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