Infectious Diseases Laboratory

The Transfusion Transmitted Viruses Laboratory (TTVL) provides testing to support the Department of Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Center patients, clinical research protocols, and research laboratory studies.

TTVL performs required Infectious Disease testing on all Donors of red blood cells, plasma, platelets and other transfusion products prior to transfusion. Tests performed include EIA testing for HIV-1/HIV-2, Hepatitis (B, B core, C and A), and HTLV I/II, Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) for HIV-1 and HCV as well as confirmatory testing/Supplemental testing for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.

TTVL also performs diagnostic testing to support patient care at the Clinical Center and Research Support. Tests performed include, those listed for donor testing as well as PCR for HCV and HBV, and HCV Genotyping.

The facility is licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).