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| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Rapid HIV Antibody Screen (HIVR) - Edmonton Zone | ||
| Clinical Indications: | The rapid HIV antibody test is restricted to in-patients or those in the Emergency Department for one or more clinical indications below: 1) Source patient of blood or body fluid exposure 2) Female in labour and delivery with no recent HIV testing and ongoing risk behaviours 3) Acutely ill patient with HIV in the differential diagnosis 4) Person with HIV risk behaviours, unlikely to return for results 5) Other – reason must be specified | ||
| Test Code: | HIVR | ||
| Primary Container: | Plastic 5 mL SST Gel No Additive (GOLD) Ref# 367986 | ||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 2.0 mL serum | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | ***Use the Rapid HIV Antibody Test Request form when requesting this test. Ensure the appropriate “Reason for Testing” is indicated. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Continuously | ||
| Reference Interval: | Non-Reactive | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | Grey Nuns Hospital, Misericordia Hospital, Royal Alex Hospital, Sturgeon Hospital, University of Alberta Hosp | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Rapid HIV antibody test results will only be called to Workplace Health and Safety in the case of blood and/or body fluid exposures. Please ensure WHS contact information is documented on the requisition. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, May 17, 2017 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Apr 20 2017 12:00AM | ||
