Description
Patients suffering from renal failure and receiving dialysis are potentially at risk from blood borne virus infection. As such, they are screened for blood borne viruses (HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C) by ELFA or EIA. Their post-vaccination immune status is also monitored, by the detection of Hepatitis A total antibody and Hepatitis B surface antibody by ELFA.
Also known as
DU screen, dialysis serology screen
Request a test
To request this test please send sample with a request providing patient ID (three identifiers), specimen information, assay required, relevant clinical details and sender information. Before sending sample please read details on requesting and labelling by clicking on the link. Please also refer to any additional information provided for this test.
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Additional information
Individual tests from the screen can also be requested, as appropriate. Provide vaccination staus if known.
Sending address
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Level 4, Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
DX number: DX6640203
DX Exchange: Bloomsbury 91WC
Laboratory service
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Sample requirements
Serum (5ml in clotted blood tube)
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
Automated results within 24 hours, manual results within 7 days
Disease / group
Viral infection, viral immunity
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required