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

Infectious

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