![Container: Serum gold top](/sites/default/files/styles/blood_test/public/blood_test/24.jpg?itok=zwsnxFWF)
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:
Liaison XL serology testing