Sample type guide
A Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)
Profile details
HIV-1 RNA
Sample must be received in the laboratory within 24 hours of sample taking
Rapid Xpert HIV-1 RNA Qualitative – Early Detection from 10 days
Code
LHIV
Sample Reqs
A (Vacutainer only)
Turnaround
4 hours
Special instructions
No special instructions
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