HIV Screen (Husband) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood 5 mL Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	3 - 4 hours. (May take longer if confirmation is required) instead.
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number	6394 1383
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A
Additional Information	Available after office hours only for Needle-stick Injury source patients.

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 28 May 2025