Test Directory

HIV Confirmation

Containers - Adult

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Brown Capped Gel Tube
Volume Range

​4.7 ml

Laboratory Site

RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Virology): Microbiology/Virology Office: 0131 536 3373 (option 1)

Transport arrangements

​Ambient temperature via porter, courier, Royal Mail or DX. Compliant with IATA packing instruction 650

Sample storage arrangements

​If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 h are undesirable

Special instructions for collection

​4.7 mL clotted blood tube or 1ml serum (small sterile container)

Availability

​Monday-Friday.

Anticipated turnaround

​2 days

General additional information

Specific information: Initial screening results with index and type of assay used including manufacturer

Factors known to significantly affect the results: Haemolysis