| Syncytia Inducing Phenotype (SI/NSI) |
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| REQUESTING AND COLLECTING |
| | Ordering: | | HIV virus isolation must be ordered at the same time. |
| | Collection: | | 15 mL blood required. Deliver to laboratory within 24 hours. |
| Container(s): | | Acid-citrate-dextrose (6 mL yellow-top) - preferred |
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| | GENERAL INFORMATION |
| | Availability: | | Test performed as required. Results available up to 6 weeks after |
| | sample arrival in laboratory. |
| | Laboratory: | | HIV- Molecular (8382-9178) |
| Synonyms: | | SINSI |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERRING LABORATORIES |
| Handling and |
| | Centrifuge sample, store and transport plasma at room temperature. |
| | Must arrive at SydPath within 24 hours of collection. |
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| INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AT SYDPATH |
| SydPath Handling: | | Leave at room temperature. Must reach CFI within 24 hours of |
| Mnemonic: | | SINSI |
| | GEcode: |
| | SydPath | | Immunopathology |
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| Date Published: Monday, 5 July 2010 |