HIV 1/2 Screen HIV12C
Method(s) | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
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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. |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Negative. |