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| RAPID HIV 1/2 Antibody |
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| Alternate Names: | HIV 1/2 |
| Performed: | 7 Days per Week / 24 Hours per Day |
| Methodology: | Qualitative Immunoassay |
| Turnaround Time: | Offered both routine ( 24 hr TAT ) and Stat ( 1 hr TAT ) |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | One Lavender top tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 5 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test performed at NHRMC and Cape Fear. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Reference Range: | Non-reactive. Positive tests are repeated in duplicate. Any repeatedly reactive patient is sent to a reference laboratory for Western Blot confirmation. |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling. Hemolysis. |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB HIV |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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