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Test Code HIV RAPID HIV 1/2 Rapid Test, Blood

Important Note

Specimens that do not meet manufacturer requirements, such as cadaveric specimens, neonates, and children under the age of 12, must be pre-approved by the Pathologist on-call or designee.

Performing Laboratory

CCHS-Christiana Care Health Services

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  10-mL lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Acceptable: 5.0 mL SST (Gold top) tube or 6.0 mL Serum (Red top) tube

Specimen:  Full tube

Collection Instructions:

Note:  1. Employee health exposure form is required for processing.

2. Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

Non-reactive

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  2 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  20 minutes