Preferred Sample Type
6 ml EDTA Blood (500 ul Plasma)
Turnaround Time
10 days from St Barts, however we allow 16 daysto 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)