Test Code HIVR Rapid HIV Screen
Methodology
Lateral flow immunoassay (3rd generation)
Specimen Type
Blood (plasma)
Preferred Collection Container
LAVCollection 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