Abbreviation: HIV
Specimen Type: Serum
Storage Temperature: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 8 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Tubes / Containers: Serum (1)
Instrument / Location: RPS
Host Code: YHIV
LOINC: 56888-1, 29893-5, 18396-2, 30361-0
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
Additional Information: Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1.5 mL serum into a Transport Tube. (Min: 0.75 mL) Remove particulate material.