Specimen Collection
Exposure Protocol
This section provides assistance in ordering lab tests for non-St. John health system exposures. Exposure is an unfortunate exchange of blood or body fluid between the "Source" and the "Recipient" by needle stick or other means.
The SOURCE
- the person from whom the blood or body fluid causing the contamination.
Please order and collect for the following tests:
| Test Name | Order Mnemonic | [Test Number] |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis B Surface Antigen | HEP AG BS | [3603000] |
| Hepatitis B Core IgM | HEP BCOR M | [5553650] |
| HIV Antigen/Antibody Screen, 4th Gen | HIV AG/AB | [3609705] |
| Hepatitis C Antibody | HEP C AB | [5590850] |
| Rapid HIV @ | EX RAP HIV | [5554025] |
| @ - (HIPAA requires the office to give RML a phone number and name of the person to contact with the stat results.) | ||
* Note: Please call laboratory for follow up testing once results are received.
The RECIPIENT
- the person that was exposed to the contaminated item from the Source, via needle stick or other means.
Please order and collect for the following test:
| Test Name | Order Mnemonic | [Test Number] |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatitis B Surface Antibody | HEP AB BS | [3611850] |
| HIV Antigen/Antibody Screen, 4th Gen | HIV AG/AB | [3609705] |
| Hepatitis C Antibody | HEP C AB | [5590850] |
* Note Please call laboratory for follow up testing once results are received.