HIV Antigen/Antibody Screen (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Virology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

HIV

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8090

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Serum, EDTA, Plasma

Transport

Ambient (8 - 24 °C) within 48 hours; Chilled (4 - 8 °C) if longer than 48 hours

Registration

HIV

Sample Stability

Up to 48 hours: 8 - 24 °C; Up to 14 days: 4 - 8 °C; Up to 6 months: -30 °C; Indefinite at - 80 °C

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Human Immunodeficiency Virus
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Turnaround Time

1 day

Tests performed daily, Urgent samples result available in 12 - 20 hours (if negative). Confirmation testing is by Geenius assay, performed as required (limitations on samples which can be tested). Positive results are telephoned through to the requesting doctor.

Specimen Type

  • Plasma
  • Serum
  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST(Microtainer)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
  • Plain(Microtainer)
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST(Microtainer)
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
  • Plain(Microtainer)
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
  • Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)
  • Plain (Red Top)
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Additional Specimen Information

If request is on a National Health form the test is associated with antenatal screening 1st visit. Test should be registered UNLESS form indicates otherwise.

Specimens to be processed via MPA / COBAS

Last updated: 13/05/2026