Test Code LAB473 Rapid HIV Screen (Maternal)
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Collect
EDTA-Purple Top
Specimen Volume
2 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp (Whole Blood) | 5 Days |
| Refrigerated (Whole Blood) | 5 Days |
| Refrigerated (Plasma) | 7 Days |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature or Refrigerated
Minimum Requirements
0.5 mL
Methodology
Lateral Flow Immunoassay
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge to separate the cells from the plasma
Start Date
1/21/2020
Last Review Date
7/13/25 ES