Test Directory
HIV Resistance
Containers - Adult
Universal Container 0.2
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Volume Range
Clean molecular grade 2 ml vial |
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 courier or DX. Compliant with IATA packing instruction 650
Special instructions for collection
Collection container (including preservatives): Clean molecular grade 2ml vial
Specimen type: 1ml plasma from potassium EDTA
Collection: Stored frozen plasma at -20oC or lower
Minimum volume: 1ml
Availability
Monday - Friday
Anticipated turnaround
10 days
General additional information
Clinical information: Complete treatment history of the patient, results of previous tests if carried out elsewhere, viral load if carried out elsewhere.
To request testing on samples already held in the NHS Lothian Laboratory email details to loth.bbvsequencing@nhs.scot