HIV Rapid Test (NSP HIV Q)
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| Synonyms:
| Rapid HIV Test |
| Specimen: | Blood; (1) Purple top vacutainer tube preferred. Serum may be used.
Rapid screening test for antigen and antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies following accidental exposure to human blood or body fluid (Needle Stick Protocol). |
| Volume: | Full primary tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Collection: | Submit whole blood for testing
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| Rejection Criteria: | Lipemic, icteric, hemolyzed specimen; improper labeling or incorrect specimen type. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Methodology: | Microfiltration Enzyme immunoassay |
| Test Use: | Rapid screening test for antibodies to HIV-1 following accidental exposure to human blood or body fluid (Needle Stick Protocol) |
| Additional Information: | Reactive test will be confirmed by Western Blot (sent to reference lab). |
| Testing Includes: | Rapid screening test for HIV-1 antigen and antibodies; HIV-2 antibodies. |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |