Specimen Collection

HIV PCR

Test Name: HIV PCR
Test Code: SAHIV
Specimen Type: EDTA
Minimum Volume: 2.7 mL
Comments: HIV viral load is used for monitoring of treatment in known HIV positive patients.

HIV NAD pro-viral DNA is used for initial diagnosis (in conjunction with HIV serology) and testing of babies born to HIV positive mothers"

LAB NOTES Send via Microbial Serology
Assay Performed: HIV Characterisation Laboratory; VIDRL; Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity-Level ,792 Elizabeth Street; Melbourne 3000; VIC; 9342 9634
Assay Frequency: As requested
See Also: HIV NAD Pro-Viral DNA; HIV Ultra Sensitive Viral Load; HIV Viral Load

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne