Needle Stick Injury - Source (Blood) Test

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Alternate Names	Blood & Body Fluid Exposure, BBFE, NSS, Needlestick Injury
Test Code	NSS
Testing Laboratory	Biochemistry - Serology
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Serum tube (Red Cap w. Yellow Insert) 9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Tests on the Source: Hepatitis C antibody, Hepatitis B surface antigen, HIV antibody, plasma stored for Hepatitis C Viral Load and serum stored. The requesting doctor must get consent from the patient prior to collecting blood for HIV testing. The requesting doctor must sign the request form before HIV testing is done. For further information, page the Infection Control Nurse Consultant or after hours contact the Medical Microbiologist, ph: 03 9496 5000. Instructions for: Austin Health Staff Please refer to OPPIC Document 10635: Blood & Body Fluid Exposure (BBFE) - Staff for management of a needlestick injury.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x serum tube AND 1 x DEDICATED 9 mL EDTA tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Daily
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.

Container ID	S, SP, EWL
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions Please code NSS = Blood & body fluid exposure testing on the Patient/Source (Includes serology for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis C Antibodies, and HIV)
Accredited Test	Yes