Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Pathology staff view

HIV Serology

Ordering information:

It is a legal requirement that patient consent is sought and the patient is counselled before and after the test result is known

Note : HIV Serology screening results may be compromised (falsely negative) in the instance where the patient is receiving very high doses of Biotin (>5mg daily). If clinical suspicion of HIV remains high, Biotin therapy will need to be ceased for 72 hours prior to re-testing. Alternatively, please contact the laboratory to discuss supplementary testing processes.

Alternate names:

AIDS, AIDS antibody, Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

HIVCO

Specimen types:

Blood

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Notes:

HIV Combo test - detects antibodies to HIV 1 &/or HIV 2 and p24 antigen

Repeat reactive specimens are referred to VIDRL for confirmation by Western Blot - performed twice weekly

Routine screening test - HIV Combo - detects antibodies to HIV-1 &/or HIV-2 and p24 antigen

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

5 hours

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW