Collection Notes: Avoid hemolysis. False positive results may occur if the plasma remains with the cells for more than 24 hours.
Clinical Utility: The presence of antibody to HIV is not in itself diagnostic of AIDS. Reactive results will be sent for confirmation at an additional charge.
Serum (2 mL)
Ambient 4 Days
Refrigerated 7 Days
Frozen 7 Days
Plasma, K2 or K3 EDTA (2 mL)
Ambient 4 Days
Refrigerated 7 Days
Frozen 7 Days
Plasma, heparinized, Na or Li (2 mL)
Ambient 4 Days
Refrigerated 7 Days
Frozen 7 Days
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