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HIV/HBV/HCV Screen by PCR/NAAT (10 days post exposure)

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Positive findings will be reflexed for confirmatory testing HIV1 and HIV2 (RNA)

  • Hepatitis B Virus (HBV DNA)
  • Hepatitis C Virus (HCV RNA)

Samples must be received in the laboratory within 2 days of sample taking

STDX provides diagnostic confirmatory testing only when used in addition to serology for Ag/Ab HIV-1&2, HBV, HCV

Code

STDX

Sample Reqs

A 2 x 6mls or 2 x 4mls (Vacutainer only)

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)


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Updated Thursday, 07 December 2023