Dried Blood Spot
Clinical Background:
Testing provided for HIV, HBsAg, HCV and Syphilis using Dried blood spots. Useful for patients who are needlephobic or do not accessible veins. HCV PCR testing can be performed on HCV antibody posi...
Testing provided for HIV, HBsAg, HCV and Syphilis using Dried blood spots. Useful for patients who are needlephobic or do not accessible veins. HCV PCR testing can be performed on HCV antibody positive samples if required
Test Details
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Discipline:
Microbiology
Microbiology
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Specimen Container Adult:
N/A
N/A
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Specimen Container Paediatric:
N/A
N/A
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Minimum Volume Adult:
N/A
N/A
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Minimum Volume Paediatric:
N/A
N/A
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Special Requirement:
Dried blood spot testing kits are available from the Microbiology Laboratory. The cards are then posted to the Laboratory for testing.
Dried blood spot testing kits are available from the Microbiology Laboratory. The cards are then posted to the Laboratory for testing.
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Sample Stability:
Samples are stable for transportation through the Royal Mail
Samples are stable for transportation through the Royal Mail