Test Code NATD Nucleic acid test for HIV, HCV & HBV

Laboratory Code
LAB3040381
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL x 2 tubes
Specimen Stability
72 hours, ambient or refrigerated
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Days and Times Performed
TAT 2 - 4 days
Reference Interval
Limit of Detection for HIV-1 Group M: 25.7 IU/mL
Limit of Detection for HIV-1 Group O: 8.2 copies/mL
Limit of Detection for HIV-2: 4.0 IU/mL
Limit of Detection for HCV Test: 7.0 IU/mL
Limit of Detection for HBV Test: 1.4 IU/mL
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384
Useful For
Screening of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in stem cell donors.
Service Code
1033818
LOINC Code Information
74856-6
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025