Test Code LAB2503 Occupational Exposure Profile 1 (Source Patient)
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Important Note
Testing used for SOURCE PATIENT involved in an occupational exposure.
Includes Rapid HIV Screen, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis B Surface Antibody, & Hepatitis C testing.
Collect
Serum and EDTA plasma
Collection Device
Gold Top Tube and Lavendar Tube
Specimen Volume
Gold top tube: 5 mL
Lavendar tube: 1 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Lavendar tube:
Room Temp | 5 Days |
Refrigerated | 5 Days |
Gold tube serum:
Room Temp | 24 Hours |
Refrigerated | 7 Days |
Frozen | 3 Months |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Gold top tube: Room Temp, Refrigerated, Frozen
Lavendar tube: Room temperature. Refrigerated.
Minimum Requirements
Gold top tube: 1 mL
Lavendar tube: 0.5 mL
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
7/14/25 ES