HIV Serology

Pathology category

Microbiology - Virology

Code

HIV

Referral code

Request form

ICE request form

Test information

Tests performed in a UKAS Accredited Medical Laboratory No. 8873.

Guidelines

BASHH Guidelines for HIV testing

Pre-analytical

If there is a delay in transporting the specimen to the laboratory, please refrigerate.

NOTE: Haemolysed, lipemic and icteric samples or those with visible debris will be rejected and not tested.

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

5ml gold top clotted SST

Special requirements

Minimum volume

5 ml

Assay frequency

Monday – Friday

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

24 hours

TAT Inpatient

1 - 7 days

TAT GP/Outpatient

1 - 7 days

Referral lab