Testing Laboratory
Counties Manukau | Manukau Health ParkDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
HIV
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0970
Laboratory Handling
Test Adds Requirement
Use the RCP Test Add function on samples less than 48 hours old; phone the Laboratory to test add if the sample was collected 3-7 days ago.
Sample Stability
7 days
Synonyms
HIV Serology, Human immunodeficiency virus test
Turnaround Time
4 hours
2 hours TAT for Blood/Body fluid accidents. Available 24 hours
Specimen Type
- Plasma
- Serum
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
Acceptable
- Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
4
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Heparin (Microtainer)
Acceptable
- Plain(Microtainer)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)
0.4
Pre-testing Requirements
Duplicate requests received within 3 days are not tested if the first sample was non-reactive.
Additional Specimen Information
4 ml Heparin tube (green top) preferred. May use plain tube (red top).
If the screening EIA is reactive, only the red top tube can be used for additional antibody testing.
Last updated: 17/04/2026