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. |
| 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. 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, then HIV-1 RNA will be performed. |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Negative. |
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