Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Profile
Also known as: HBV, HCV, Hepatitis, HIV, Syphilis
Use
Screen for and diagnose sexually transmitted infections and blood borne pathogens including syphilis, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and HIV. Testing aligns with current guidelines and recommendations.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Some assays in this panel have not been FDA cleared or approved for screening blood or plasma donors. Performance characteristics have not been established for immunocompromised or immunosuppressed patients, cord blood, or patients under 2 years of age.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 22322-2 - HBV surface Ab Ser Ql
- 13952-7 - HBV core Ab SerPl Ql IA
- 77202-0 - Laboratory comment Report
- 56850-1 - Imp & review of lab results
- 13955-0 - HCV Ab SerPl Ql IA
- 20507-0 - RPR Ser Ql
- 56888-1 - HIV 1+2 Ab+HIV1 p24 Ag SerPl Ql IA
- 5196-1 - HBV surface Ag SerPl Ql IA
Result Turnaround Time
1-4 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
8 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Gel-barrier tube
Collection Instructions
Usual blood collection technique
Storage Instructions
See individual test components.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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