The HIV Unit performs testing for HIV-1 antibody on dried blood spots and oral mucosal transudate specimens. HIV-2 antibody testing, with prior approval, is performed on serum. HIV-1 viral load quantitation and CD4/CD8 enumeration are available to "approved programs" only. HIV 1/2 screening of serum is performed through regional lab sites at the City of Detroit and Kent County Health Departments.
Deborah Stephens, BS, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), Unit Manager
517-335-8098
stephensd@michigan.gov
TESTING PERFORMED WITHIN THIS UNIT:
The following testing is performed in the HIV Unit of the Michigan Department of Community Health, Bureau of Laboratories.
Testing requiring prior approval are denoted by italics.
- HIV-1 Dried Blood Spots.
- HIV-1 Oral Fluid.
- HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody Detection is performed at the City of Detroit and Kent County Health Department Laboratories.
- HIV-2.
- HIV-1 Viral Load.
- CD4+ and CD8+ cell counts.
Rev, 8/10/2007
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