HIV/HBV/HCV (Early detection by PCR/NAAT) with Syphilis
Profile details
- HIV1 and HIV2 (RNA)
- Hepatitis B Virus (HBV DNA)
- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV RNA)
- Syphilis IgG/IgM
Samples must be received in the laboratory within 2 days of sample taking
Code
STXX
Sample Reqs
BA 2 x 6mls or 2 x 4mls
Turnaround
3 days
Special instructions
No special instructions
Sample type guide
A
Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)
B
Gold Vacutainer, SST/Gel anticoagulant, 5ml
Related specialties
- Sexual health
Additional information
- Request forms
- Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
- Discontinued tests