Early Detection Screen PCR/NAAT with Syphilis
Profile details
HIV1 and HIV2 (RNA)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV DNA)
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV RNA)
Syphilis IgG/IgM
Samples must be received in the laboratory within 2 days of sample taking
Code
STXX
Sample Reqs
BA10mls or 2 x 4mls
Turnaround
3 days
Special instructions
No special instructions
Sample type guide
A
Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/10ml (10ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)
B
Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml
See the Sample Requirements page for an explanation of all the sample requirements.
See the Special Instructions Legend page for a full list of special instructions.
Last-updated: 17/12/22