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Department

Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

HIV 2 Viral Load PCR
6 ml EDTA Blood (500 ul Plasma)

Turnaround Time

10 days from St Barts, however we allow 16 days
to include postage of samples and receipt of results

HIV 2 Viral Load PCR

General Information

This is an inhouse test performed weekly at St.Barts (Royal London Hospital)

Patient Preparation

For taking blood samples we recommend that users follow either their local protocols or “The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures”.

Lavender  top blood (EDTA) sample

  • Sufficient blood for the test should be drawn into lavender topped (EDTA) vacuum tubes
  • Invert tube 8–10 times.

Specifications

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