Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Blood and body fluid exposure

Synonyms

Hepatitis B serology
HIV serology
Hepatitis C serology
BBFE
Needlestick injury

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

5ml Gold top tube from both the exposed and the source person.

Pre Testing Requirements

Unless all five requirements are on the form and both specimens (source and exposed) are received in the laboratory, the specimen will NOT be processed until the next working day.

1.  Mark clearly "BBFE".

2. State whether this is the source or exposed person.

3. NHI of the other person involved in this incident (source or exposed)

4. Name of designated person wanting the results.

5. Phone number of designated person to inform the results have been released.

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

0800-2300 x7 days. Testing is NOT performed 2300-0715 week days or 2300-0800 weekends

Method

CMEIA

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

Needlestick injury.