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HIV 1/2 Screen HIV12C

Specimen Required
Method(s)	Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
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)
Pink Cap Tube with K2 EDTA
Reference Interval
Negative.