Specimen Collection : HIV Ultra Sensitive Viral Load

Specimen Collection

HIV Ultra Sensitive Viral Load

Test Name

HIV Ultra Sensitive Viral Load

Test Code

SAHIVUS

Specimen Type

EDTA

Minimum Volume

2.7mL

Preferred Volume

7.5mL

Comments

HIV Ultrasensitive viral load is used for monitoring of treatment in known HIV positive patients.

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

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne