Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:

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Test Name/Synonym:

HIV Serology by Rapid Assay
(Synonym: Rapid HIV)

Clinical Indications:

Rapid HIV is intended for URGENT DIAGNOSIS of HIV for the indications listed in "reasons for testing." Order HIV 1 and 2 Serology (antigen and antibody) for routine diagnosis. For blood and bodily fluid exposures order BBFE Panel.

Reasons for testing:

Female in labor and delivery with no prenatal care or recent HIV testing
Acutely ill patient with HIV in the differential diagnosis
Person with HIV high risk behaviors, unlikely to return for results
Blood and bodily fluid exposure (source only)
Other

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB4277

Primary Container:

GOLD SST

Minimum Collection Volume:

2.0 mL

Test Resources:

Rapid HIV Antibody Test Request - for Epic downtime

Routine Turn Around Time:

1 hour

Testing Area:

Chemistry

Performing Site:

Chinook Regional Hospital
Foothills Medical Centre
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
Misericordia Community Hospital
Northern Lights Regional Health Centre
Peter Lougheed Centre
Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre
Rockyview General Hospital
Royal Alexandra Hospital
South Health Campus
Sturgeon Community Hospital
University of Alberta Hospital

Additional Test Information:

Testing restricted to Performing Sites, above.

Rapid HIV results are automatically confirmed by reflex HIV 1 and 2 Serology (Antigen And Antibody), performed at Public Health Lab.

Last Updated On:

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Date of Last Review:

Nov 25 2025 12:00AM