Test Code HIVX HIV Screen [Expedited], Serum
Specimen Volume
1.0 mL
Preferred Specimen
Gold (SST) (Serum)
Alternate Specimen
Lavender(LAV-3mL)
Specimen Handling Instructions
For maternal testing and sources of employee exposure only. Physician signed HIV requisition must accompany specimen. Record collection and received times
Transport
Routine courier pick-up
Cutoff Time
None
Department
MicrobiologyMethodology
Immunoassay (EIA)
Stat Turn-around Time
2 Hours
Routine Turn-around Time
<3 HoursReference Ranges
See Report