Nucleic Acid test for HIV, HCV & HBV (NAT testing) ( DISCONTINUED)

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Specimen Container
​EDTA tube
Specimen Requirement
​Whole Blood EDTA
6 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport
​Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not centrifuge or freeze. Sample should reach the laboratory as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours after collection.
Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time
​1 - 3 days
Reference Value(s)

Limit of Detection for HIV-1 Group M: 25.7 IU/mL
Limit of Detection for HIV-1 Group O: 8.2 copies/mL
Limit of Detection for HIV-2: 4.0 IU/mL
Limit of Detection for HCV Test: 7.0 IU/mL
Limit of Detection for HBV Test: 1.4 IU/mL​

Testing Laboratory Location NUH
Laboratory ​Molecular Diagnosis Centre
Contact Number 6394 1352
Day and Time Performed
​Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? No
Downtime Form

63170-Form-1080 Haematology Laboratory Downtime Form

Change History Notes

  • 11 Apr 2024 05:00 PM

    ​Test Discontinued.


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