Test Directory
HIV Avidity
Containers - Adult
Brown Capped Gel Tube
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Volume Range
4.7 mL |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
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
Minimum volume of sample: 0.5 mL
Specimen type: Venous blood or serum
4.7 mL clotted blood tube or 0.5 mL serum from clotted blood
How to request
This test is only performed on new HIV diagnoses and not on transfers of care. Note this test will be carried out automatically on samples from new diagnoses confirmed in Lothian
Availability
Monday - Friday
Anticipated turnaround
30 days
Static information/disclaimer
This test is not currently accredited to ISO15189.
General additional information
Clinical Information: Baseline HIV viral load should be provided.
Factors known to significantly affect the results: Haemolysis