HIV oral fluid testing (Ag/Ab) (Oracol swab)
Virology
Description
This is not a routine screening assay for HIV - please refer to HIV Screen
Indications
This is not the sample of choice for screening HIV infection. This service is provided to a select group of patients where acquiring a blood sample is difficult or not practical. Contact Laboratory for supply of oracol testing swabs.
Sample Type
Oracol swab
Reference Range
Not applicableReference ranges are not applicable to Virology Assays.This assay will produce a qualitative ( �Detected� or �NOT detected� ) result only.
Turnaround Time
Within 3 days
Testing Frequency
Daily
External Notes
This is not the sample of choice for screening HIV infection. This service is provided to a select group of patients where acquiring a blood sample is difficult or not practical.
Patient Preparation
Use only Oracol Collection kits available from Laboratory.
Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.
Your contact for this test
Leeanne Tovey BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Medical Microbiology
Acting Lead Laboratory Manager - Microbiology & Virology
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HIV oral fluid testing (Ag/Ab) (Oracol swab)