HIV 1 and 2 confirmatory assay

Diagnostic Use

To confirm positive HIV Ag/Ab screening assay

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

PHIV

Constituent Tests

• HIV antibody (1 + 2), Blood

Turnaround Time

1 day

Test Code

9264

Specimen Type

• Serum
• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Interpretation

Results should be discussed with a Microbiologist

HIV is a Notifiable Disease

 

Reference Intervals

Reported as Negative or Indeterminate or Positive Type 1 or Positive Type 2

Test Method

Geenius HIV 1 and 2 Confirmatory ICT assay

Non-Funded Test Cost

$74.53 (Exclusive of GST)

All referred requests for Confirmatory HIV 1 and 2 will also have the screening HIV Ag/Ab assay repeated on the Architect.

Contact Information

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