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Specimen Collection

HIV (1&2) Antigen / Antibodies


Test Name
HIV (1&2) Antigen / Antibodies
Test Code
HIVA4 or ANTE4 (HI) for antenatals
Specimen Type

Serum - Gel

Minimum Volume
Neonates - 1.5ml
Preferred Volume
5 mL
Comments

NOTE:

Several serology tests can be performed on the one 5ml specimen.

Assay Performed
Microbial Serology
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Laboratory Hours: 0845-1715 Mon-Fri (Excluding Pub Hol)
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice
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Assay Frequency

Daily

Anti-Enterocyte Antibodies/Anti-Goblet Cell Antibodies