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MULTIPLEX HIV, HCV AND HBV PCR (MPX)

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Description

Indications

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.

Specimen Required

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.

Storage and Transport

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.

Method

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

Test Results

​​Detected, Not Detected or Inconclusive

Reference Interval / Value

Turnaround Time

​ 1-5 days

Day(s) Test Set up

Monday and Thursday

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