HIV 1/2 Screen HIV12C

Method(s) Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Specimen Required
Collect

One 6 mL pink (EDTA) top tube. A dedicated tube is preferred. Serum or heparinized plasma may be used for the initial test, but neither can be used for confirmatory testing.

Transport

Transport unopened dedicated tube at 2-8ºC.

Remarks

This test is not intended for patients with known history of HIV.

Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 8 months

Schedule Daily 0730-2300, except Sundays
Billing Code 1010583
CPTCode 87389
Notes

4th Generation HIV Screen Combo, HIV1 AB, HIV2 AB, P24 Antigen. Performed by Laboratory Alliance.

All equivocal or reactive results are held until confirmed by HIV 1/2 antibody differentiation test.

If HIV 1/2 antibody differentiation is negative or indeterminate and appropriate sample remains. Performed by Quest Diagnostics in Pittsburgh, PA.

HIV-1 RNA will be performed. Performed by Quest Diagnostics in Chantilly, PA.

Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

Negative.

No Appointment Necessary
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12 Patient Service Centers in Central New York.

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