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HIV, Non-medical

Source Blood 
Mnemonic HIVHVL 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube

1-2 red top microtainers is minimum requirement if young child or difficult draw.

DO NOT OPEN TUBE OR COMBINE WITH ANY OTHER TEST REQUEST.

 
Specimen Handling A completed Calgary Laboratory Services consent form #CH3041 MUST accompany specimen and indicate reason for testing (Immigration, Insurance or Visa). 
Additional Information HIV testing in RIA is for company medicals, immigration and visas, and insurance medicals. 
Testing Location RIA 
Testing Frequency Weekdays 
Alternate Name(s) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome 
Reference Interval  


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