Preferred Sample Type

HIV Viral Load

Suitable Specimen Types

EDTA Plasma Serum

HIV Viral Load

Specimen Volume

4mL EDTA blood

Specimen Transport

Samples must be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Sample Preparation

These tests must only be requested on patients that have had positive serology results.

Turnaround Time

7 Days

Sample Stability

These tests must only be requested on patients that have had positive serology results.

General Information

Information Sharing: If your sample needs to be referred or a notifiable disease is detected from your sample, your details and sample may be shared with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This is a legal requirement. The UKHSA is sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.

Specifications

  • EQA Status: Enrolled to UK NEQAS scheme
  • EQAS Scheme: Yes

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