MULTIPLEX HIV, HCV AND HBV PCR (MPX)

For simultaneous detection and discrimination of HIV RNA, HCV RNA and HBV DNA in the screening of plasma or serum samples from human recipients and donors.

3-5 mL of blood in sterile EDTA (lavender top) tube. Alternatively, at least 3 mL plasma (separated from EDTA-treated or whole blood within 6 hours of collection by centrifugation at 800-1600g for 20 minutes at room temperature) in a sterile screw capped polypropylene tube.

Please note that sample types other than blood in EDTA or plasma have not been validated on this commercial system.

Refrigerate sample at 2-8°C until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Plasma may be transported at 2-8°C or frozen at ≤-20°C. Sample should reach the laboratory as soon as possible preferably within 6 hours after collection.

​Real-time Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (Roche COBAS 6800 System)

​​Detected, Not Detected or Inconclusive

​ 1-5 days

​Monday and Thursday