HIV antibody (Paeds) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain blood: 3 tubes of 1.3 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 hrs (May take longer if confirmation is required)
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

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025