| Container: |  |
| Turnaround time: | 25 working days |
| Description: | HIV-2 PCR |
| Preparation: | Samples must be taken as per the tube manufacturer's processing instructions. |
| Vessels and Containers: | EDTA Plasma |
| Sample requirements: | 4 mls EDTA Plasma |
| Interference: | The results obtained for this assay depend on adequate identification, collection, transport, storage and processing of samples. To avoid incorrect results, it is therefore necessary to take care during these steps and to carefully follow the instructions. Results obtained must be interpreted taking into consideration the clinical data and other laboratory tests. |
| How result is reported: | Qualitative |
| Important Information: | Website updated: November 2025 |
| Alias: | Internal test code: RGEN |
| Transportation and Handling: | Transport at room temperature, refrigerated at 2-8oC on receipt at the laboratory. |
| Special Precautions: | Samples should be transported as quickly as possible to the department so sample stability is not compromised. |
| Time limits for requesting additional examinations: | Samples are not stored within the Virology department as the whole sample is sent to the reference laboratory. |
| Reference Lab Description: | Virology Department, Royal Free Hospital (London) |
