HIV Viral Loads

Virology

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Description

For Information regarding sample types and volumes please follow the Weblink above

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Sample Type

EDTA blood (Min 5ml)

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Turnaround Time

Within 1 week

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Testing Frequency

4 times per week

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External Notes

DO NOT USE as a screening test - refer to HIV screen EDTA Samples MUST be received in NGH Virus laboratory within 6 hours of sample being taken and before 5pm. Please Contact Laboratory prior to taking / sending Samples. Plasma must be stored at -80C within 24hrs. HIV Viral Loads are batch processed. Please contact the laboratory if urgent testing is required.

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See Also

HIV Antibody, HIV Resistance

Please note: the above information is subject to change and we endeavour to keep this website up to date wherever necessary.