Sample type: Clotted blood sample

Test name: HIV 1 and 2 antigen/antibody
Confirmation a.k.a. HIV confirmation

Special precautions & notes: Confirmation testing is available and will be performed on all reactive samples if appropriate

Sample required: Serum

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: Serum gold top

Ideal volume (mL): 500µL

Discipline: Virology

Section: Automated serology

Turnaround time: 7 days - Confirmations

Method:

VIDAS 3 and Geenius