Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV Serum
About:HIV Serum - Human serum samples collected from clinically confirmed HIV donors. Ideal for antibody detection, serological assay development, and understanding disease progression and immune activation.
About Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV Serum
HIV Serum for Research
Our Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Serum is sourced from IRB-consented donors clinically diagnosed with HIV. Each sample is processed and frozen within 24 hours of collection to ensure consistency and high quality for serological and immunological studies.
Serum or Plasma for HIV Work?
- Serum (this page) — the matrix for antibody work: HIV-1/2 antibody screening, confirmatory assays, seroconversion panels, and avidity testing
- Plasma — the matrix for viral load and molecular work: HIV-1 RNA quantification, genotyping, and drug resistance testing
Donor Stratification Available
- Antibody status — HIV-1 and HIV-2 reactivity, with confirmatory results where available
- Treatment status — treatment-naive or on ART
- CD4+ T cell count where recorded
- Seroconversion series — sequential draws across seroconversion where collected
- Co-infections — hepatitis B, hepatitis C, tuberculosis
- Matched seronegative controls available
Product Features
- Collected from clinically confirmed HIV donors
- Research Use Only (RUO)
- IRB-approved protocols with documented consent
- Custom aliquot volumes available on request
- Defined-reactivity samples available for assay calibration
De-identified Donor Data
- Diagnosis confirmation
- Age, sex assigned at birth, and ethnicity
- Donor-reported allergy and infectious disease history
Applications
- HIV antibody screening and confirmatory assay development
- Fourth-generation combined antigen/antibody assay validation
- Seroconversion and avidity panel preparation
- Biomarker discovery for HIV
- Chronic immune activation and inflammation research
- Serum cytokine and protein profiling
- Therapeutic candidate screening and validation
Other HIV Specimen Types
Matched material from HIV-positive donors is available as HIV plasma, whole blood, PBMC, CD3+ T cells, leukopak, and bulk apheresis plasma.
Compliance and Quality Assurance
- IRB-approved and HIPAA-compliant protocols
- Electronic informed consent with 21 CFR Part 11 – compliant e-signatures
- Documentation support available for regulatory review
Ordering and Customization
HIV serum is available in standard and custom volumes. For pricing, international orders, or documentation requirements, please email learnmore@sanguinebio.com — infectious material shipping requires additional documentation in many jurisdictions. For the full specimen range, see our human serum collection.
Donor Metadata
- Verified diagnosis and clinical history
- Demographic data: age, sex assigned at birth, race/ethnicity
- Medication and treatment background when available
Compliance and Quality Assurance
- IRB-approved collections and standardized procedures
- 21 CFR Part 11-compliant e-consent system
- HIPAA-compliant data management
Ordering & Customization
Human Serum are available in customizable aliquot sizes. For international orders or documentation needs, please contact learnmore@sanguinebio.com to confirm requirements and availability. We also work with multiple ordering platforms and distributors, learn more here.
Protocols & Documentation
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Serum Isolation
Protocol for serum preparation from whole blood, including collection handling, clarification, and quality documentation.
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Informed Consent Form (ICF)
Available upon request — confirms donor consent for research use and downstream commercialization.
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Where can I find your complete catalog?
You can find our full product catalog here.
How long can samples be stored?
Storage depends on sample type but often cryopreserved samples stored in liquid nitrogen can be stored for years.
What customization options are available?
Extensive customization is available. To discuss your project request a quote or email us at learnmore@sanguinebio.com.
Do you offer prospective collections?
Sanguine offers flexible prospective collection services tailored to fit your research. For more information and to request a quote, please see: our prospective biospecimen collection services page.
What is the turnaround time for custom collections?
Timelines depend on condition, sample type, and I/E criteria but we often start collection within 2 weeks of signed agreement.
Do you have samples in stock?
YES - we have in-stock inventory. You can also email us at learnmore@sanguinebio.com as we continually get new samples in our inventory.
What does unique donor mean?
Each sample from a different individual - Unique donor means each sample comes from a different person, ensuring biological diversity in your study.
Are samples collected under IRB-approved protocols?
YES - "IRB-approved collection protocols" and IRB approval documentation available upon request. Sanguine utilizes two internationally-recognized IRBs (Advarra and WCG IRB) for review and approval.
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101 In Stock View InventoryNeed a custom Serum cohort?
Our scientific team can scope prospective collections with donor-specific I/E criteria, typically starting within 2 weeks of agreement.