HIV-1 and HIV-2 RNA Qualitative Detection
4 days
Real-Time Qualitative PCR
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday to Saturday
. Cut-off 6am.
Detect presence of HIV-1 and HIV-2 RNA; early detection post-exposure, diagnosis confirmation.
Serum
1 mL
Gel barrier tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | 6 weeks at -20°C |
HIV-1 and HIV-2 RNA Qualitative Detection
4 days
Real-Time Qualitative PCR
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday to Saturday
. Cut-off 6am.
Detect presence of HIV-1 and HIV-2 RNA; early detection post-exposure, diagnosis confirmation.
Serum
1 mL
Gel barrier tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
| Frozen | 6 weeks at -20°C |