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Can my lab keep hiv blood sample overnight at room temperature before processing for investigation? relationship between sample temperature and hiv ab/ag quality?
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To my knowledge, blood sample (whole blood, serum or plasma) should not be kept overnight at room temperature.
Answered 9/15/2021
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Room temperature has no effect on HIV test reliability. The result remains reliable.
Answered 9/16/2021
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