| SEROLOGY | ||
| Other Test Name | : | – Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| Specimen Requirements | : | Specimen: Serum or Plasma Volume: 2mL Minimum Volume: 1mL Container: Red or Gold tube, EDTA |
| Causes for Rejection | : | – Quantity not sufficient – Improper collection tube used – Improperly labeled specimen |
| Stability Requirements | : | Room Temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 3 days Freezer: 1 month |
| Use | : | – Test for the detection of antibodies to all isotypes (IgG, IgM, IgA) specific to HIV-1 and HIV-2 simultaneously in human serum, plasma or whole blood. |
| Methodology | : | – Immunochromatography |
