HIV 1/O/2 Combo Ag/Ab 4th Gen w/ reflex

Specimen:

Test Code

HIV1O2

Specimen Name

HIV 1/O/2 Combo Ag/Ab 4th Gen w/ reflex

Collect

1-SST

Submit

2 mLs[1 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)]

Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Specimen aliquot; specimen grossly hemolyzed; specimen in container other than those listed; received outside of specimen and/or storage and/or labeling requirements

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days

Methodology

(1) HIV antigen/antibody enzyme immunoassay (EIA) screen for antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 and HIV-1 p24 antigen: Reflex to supplementary differentiation assay; (2) Screen positive with negative antibody typing: Reflex to qualitative nucleic acid amplification (NAA)

Performed

Reported

1-2 days

CPT Codes

  • 87389

Components

HIV p24 antigen/antibody screen for HIV-1 antibody, HIV-2 antibody, and HIV-1 p24 antigen by EIA; reflex of EIA positive specimens to a HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody differentiation assay; specimens positive by the screening assay but negative by the antibody differentiation assay reflex to HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA testing by qualitative nucleic acid amplification (NAA).

Additional Information

Must be submitted in original, UNOPENED tube, or it will be rejected. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.

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