- HIVC
HIV Confirmation
Specimen:
Test Code
HIVC
Specimen Name
HIV Confirmation
Collect
1-SST Also acceptable Plain Red Top or EDTA
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum or Plasma Refrigerated
Special Handling
If transport of specimen not the same day as collected, centrifuge and aliquot the serum or plasma into a clean tube. To aliquot: Centrifuge the sample and transfer the serum or plasma into a clean tube. Label sample 'plasma' if appropriate.
Rejection Criteria
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Stability
Ambient <24 hours; Refrigerated 14 days if poured off, 5 days if gel tube; Frozen 365 days; 168 days for any plasma and serum if collected in gel tube
Methodology
Rapid Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
2-5 days
CPT Codes
- 86689
Components
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Additional Information
"This test may only be ordered for confirmation of analyzer (instrument) results. Per CDC and APHL recommendations, please order the "HIV Antigen/Antibody Panel" (HIVABS) for confirmation of rapid test results."
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How to Label Your Sample
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Common Test Phrases
- Label Your Test 1
- Label Your Test 2
- Label Your Test 3
- Label Your Test 4
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
- Plasma
- STT