Screening / Confirmation of HIV infection

MBLG

What type of analysis do we perform?

Measured parameters

- Anti-HIV antibodies and HIV antigen :

Murex HIV Ab/Ag
Vidas HIV Duo Ultra
Determine HIV Ultra

- Anti-HIV Antibodies :

Geenius HIV 1/2 Confirmatory Assay

Sample Compliance

Volume required: 3000 ul of serum or plasma
If seroconversion is suspected, whole blood (2x10ml) is preferred.

Specimens may not:
- be hemolyzed
- be lipemic

Samples must be received within 7 days of collection and stored at 4°C. The required volumes are the minimum volumes to perform all the analyses guaranteeing a final interpretation.

Request forms

- FO(CLIN)05 Confirmation of a screening test (In French)
- FO(CLIN)13 Bevestiging van een screeningtest

Response time

2 working days