| HIV-1/HIV-2 ANTIBODY ANALYSIS | Specimen: | Red top tube or serum separator tube containing 7-10 ml of whole blood. |
Method: | HIV-1/HIV-2 plus "O" peptide EIA (screening test) |
Turn Around Time: | 1-3 days |
Special Requirements: | Ref
rigerate if held overnight. |
Laboratory Test Request Form: | LTR_DVI04 (PDF)
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| HIV-1 ANTIBODY WESTERN BLOT | Specimen: | Red top tube or serum separator tube, containing 7-10 ml of whole blood |
Method: | HIV-1 Western blot
(supplemental test) |
Turn Around Time: | 2-4 days |
Special Requirements: | Approval by the Virology Section (212) 447-2864 is required before submission. |
Laboratory Test Request Form: | LTR_DVI04 (PDF) |
| HIV-2 ANTIBODY-SCREENING | Specimen: | Red top tube or serum separator tube containing 7-10 ml of whole blood |
Method: | HIV-2 viral lysate EIA (FDA approved screening assay) |
Turn Around Time: | 7-10 days |
Special Requirements: | Approval by the Virology Section (212) 447-2864 is required before submission. |
Laboratory Test Request Form: | LTR_DVI04 (PDF)
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| HIV-2 ANTIBODY-WESTERN BLOT | Specimen: | Red top or serum separator tube containing 7-10 ml of whole blood |
Method: | HIV-2 Western blot (Investigative use; supplemental) |
Turn Around Time: | One month |
Special Requirements: | Approval by the Virology Section (212) 447-2864 is required before submission. |
Laboratory Test Request Form: | LTR_DVI04 (PDF)
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Note: | Outsourced to California Department of Public Health
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| T & B CELL IMMUNOPHENO-TYPING | Specimen: | EDTA (lavender top) tube containing fresh whole blood, hold at room temperature |
Method: | Complete blood count by automated hematological analysis and T/B-cell analysis by flow cytometry. |
Turn Around Time: | 1-2 days |
Special Requirements: | Deliver to the laboratory within 24 hours of draw. Submission of these specimens accepted only by protocol with prior approval of Commissioner of Health. |
Laboratory Test Request Form: | Contact laboratory
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Note: | Authorization (212) 447-2864 needs to be obtained prior to submission of these special study specimens. |
