Needle-Stick Injury: HIV Screen, HBsAg, Anti-HBs, HCV - Total Antibody

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult : 3 tubes of 5 mL Paeds: 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	Refer to individual test information.
Reference Value(s)	Refer to test name, 'HIV Screen, HBsAg, Anti-HBs, & HCV - Total Antibody'.
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number	6394 1383
Day and Time Performed	Refer to individual test information.
Orderable on CPOE?	No
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

18 Oct 2021 03:00 PM

Updated Specimen Requirement, Turn Around Time and Day and Time Performed.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025