HIV 1 & 2 Western Blot

Test Name

HIV 1&2 Western Blot

LIS Code

HIV1C

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

HIV 1 & 2 Western Blot

Minimum Volume

7 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, freeze until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

If the Western Blot is negative or indeterminate, a HIV-2 Elisa will be added. If the HIV-2 Elisa is repeatedly reactive a HIV-2 Western Blot will be added.