Needle Stick

Test Information

Test Name

Needle Stick

Synonyms

BBFE; Blood or body fluid exposure; Human bite; needlestick

Department

Immunology

Preferred Specimen

2x SST

Turn Around Time

3 days

Collection Information

Preparation

  • Use needlestick pack for staff member

Processing Information

Registration Code

NS

Group Contains

ANTI; HBSA; HCV; HIV; HBC

Notes

  • URGENT REQUEST
  • Tests required for Needle Stick Injury include: HBsAg, Anti HBs, Anti HB core, HCV and HIV
  • HIV & HBsAg testing should be completed within 24 hours.
  • Other associated tests Anti HBs, Anti HB core and Anti HCV, samples should be tested within 72 hours.
  • NS test code is also to be used for post exposure/follow up testing.

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Hand deliver to Immunology department; Do not process through Automate. After Friday 4pm: HIV/HBSA process in PLBOP, other tests process inhouse Immunology the next working day.

- Tauranga

HIV/HBSA process inhouse; other tests in PLW Immunology (Send primary tube please)

- Whakatane

HIV/HBSA process in PLBOP; other tests in PLW Immunology (Send primary tube please)

- Rotorua

HIV/HBSA process inhouse; other tests in PLW Immunology (Send primary tube please)

- Taupo

HIV/HBSA process in PLR; other tests in PLW Immunology (Send primary tube please)