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| Lab Section Category | |
| Specimen Required |
5 mL plain blood. |
| Storage/Transport |
Samples must be double bagged using a plastic bag labelled “Biohazard" Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze. |
| Method |
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (HIV-1 Antigen and Antibodies to HIV type 1 and/or type 2) |
| Test Results |
Reported as Reactive, Equivocal or Non-Reactive |
| Turnaround Time |
Routine screening non-reactive report : <1 – 2 days |
| Day(s) Test Set up |
Screening : Monday – Saturday |
| Remarks |
If screened reactive / equivocal, reflex confirmation will be carried out for SGH sample. |
Change History Notes
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14 Aug 2025 05:58 PM
Added details in brackets to test method
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01 Apr 2022 12:00 AM
Changed the TAT for confirmation of reactive / equivocal results.
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15 Sep 2021 12:00 AM
Amended test results.
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31 May 2021 12:00 AM
Amended test name.
Last Updated - 14 Aug 2025
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