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HIV/HBV/HCV (Early detection by 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

BA 2 x 6mls or 2 x 4mls

Turnaround

3 days

Special instructions

No special instructions


Sample type guide

A

Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)

B

Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml


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Updated Thursday, 07 December 2023