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Bloodborne Virus Laboratory

To confirm presence of HIV1 and HIV2 antibodies.

Area	Health Science
Lab name	Bloodborne Virus Laboratory
Lab location	Wallaceville Science Centre, Upper Hutt
Test name	HIV-1 and HIV-2 confirmation
Organisms	Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Requested for surveillance	no
Notice required	no
Routine turnaround time	5 working days
Sample requirements	Serum or plasma minimum 500 µL
Pre-transport requirements	5 ± 3°C for less than 24 hours
Transport requirements	Ambient temperature within 24 hours
Unacceptable sample types	Insufficient sample ≤ 500 µL, haemolysed or lipaemic sample
How results reported	HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies detected or not detected
Referral link	Form

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