Donor, HIV-1/2 plus O Antibody Screen [17380]

For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

DHIV

17380

1 mL serum

1 mL

Please note: This test is to be used for the screening of DONORS of human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products for infectious diseases.

Red-top tube (no gel) or EDTA (lavender-top) tube: Centrifuge and transfer serum or plasma to a clean, plastic, screw-cap vial(s), and label with sample type along with patient identifiers.
Serum or plasma separator tube: send the original collection tube, if possible. Aliquot tubes will only be accepted if processed and labeled at the original collection site.
Place the specimens for donor testing in a separate transport bag. Attach a Donor Testing label (Stock Clerk number 136296, available from Client Supplies) to the bag and ship refrigerated.

Please call the Donor Testing Services Department at 703-802-6900, ext. 64656, or Client Services at 800-336-3718, ext. 3000, with any questions.

Plastic screw-cap vial

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months

Sample not marked serum/plasma

Set up: Sun, Wed-Fri a.m.; Report available: 4 days

Non-Reactive

This test is for the eligibilty determination of donors of blood and blood components and human cells, tissues, and cellular tissue based products (HCT/Ps). This test is not intended to be used for routine clinical or routine diagnostic evaluation.