HIV/HBV/HCV Screen by PCR/NAAT (10 days post exposure)
Profile details
Positive findings will be reflexed for confirmatory testing HIV1 and HIV2 (RNA)
- Hepatitis B Virus (HBV DNA)
- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV RNA)
Samples must be received in the laboratory within 2 days of sample taking
STDX provides diagnostic confirmatory testing only when used in addition to serology for Ag/Ab HIV-1&2, HBV, HCV
Code
STDX
Sample Reqs
A 2 x 6mls or 2 x 4mls (Vacutainer only)
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)
Related specialties
- Virology
- Sexual health
Additional information
- Request forms
- Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
- Discontinued tests