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Test Code HIVR Rapid HIV Screen

Methodology

Lateral flow immunoassay (3rd generation)

Specimen Type

Blood (plasma)

Preferred Collection Container

LAV

Collection Volume

3 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture

Rejection Criteria

Specimen not stored properly, Inadequate labeling, Improper collection, Specimen from individual less than 12 years of age, Plasma other than EDTA

Specimen Storage and Stability

Separate plasma and refrigerate up to 7 days.

Turn Around Time

1 hour

Lab Department

Chemistry

Alias

Rapid HIV 1/2 Combo, 4th generation Rapid HIV

EPIC Code

LAB2603A

Acceptable Collection Container

LAV (EDTA)

Testing Volume

0.05 mL (50 uL)

Additional Information

This test is not performed at Toledo Hospital campus. Please use only test code HIV4 for HIV requests at Toledo Hospital or any Outreach location

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday, 24 hours

STAT Availability

Yes