Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Suitable Specimen Types

EDTA Whole Blood

6 ml

Turnaround Time

14 days from Cambridge, however we allow 20 days
to include postage of samples and receipt of results.

Sample Stability

EDTA bloods need centrifuging within 4 hours of
collection and plasma is then sent away.

HIV Drug Monitoring (TDM)

General Information

This test is referred to Cambridge Clinical Laboratory. The test is used to monitor drug levels in the blood before, during or after drug treatment. The test covers all current anti-HIV drugs and interpretation is available for most trough cases.

Samples must be received in the laboratory Monday-Thursday 08:00 – 16:00.

It is essential to call the lab (0121 424 3111 Option 1 to inform them when a sample is being sent.

Sample must be sent in a blue Microbiology bag labelled “Urgent FAO Serology dept)” with both a Cambridge Clinical lab form and a Micro form.

Notes

CCL,
Park House,
Winship Road,
Cambridge
CB24 6BQ

DX Address: DX6055300
Cambridge 94 CB

Specifications

EQA Scheme?: Yes
EQA Status: INSTAND EQA (German)

Link to Send Away Laboratory

Lab 21, Cambridge