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Test Code LAB4042 HIV SCREEN

Important Note

EDTA tubes must be full, spun and separated within 2 hours.  EDTA tube can not be shared with other tests.  

Neonate: 0.5 mL of whole blood will be accepted, but if confirmation is needed, a new specimen will need to be drawn.

Additional Codes

Internal Test Code: 11688

External Test Code: HIV12
Beaker: LAB4042

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: EDTA (purple top)
Specimen Type: Plasma
Preferred Volume: 3 mL whole blood or if spinning specimen down 1.5 mL of plasma 
Emergency Minimum Volume: 2.5 mL whole blood or 1.3 mL plasma
Specimen Processing: Separate plasma from cells as soon as possible by centrifugation, or not to exceed 2 hours. Store and transport refrigerated. 

Sample Rejection: Serum samples, whole blood EDTA not spun within 2 hours

Stability:

Temperature Time
Refrigerated 6 days
Frozen  (-20 øC) 30 days

 

Method

ECLIA

Synonyms

HIV-I/II, HIV-1/HIV-2, HIV1/2, HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody, HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS-1 & 2, HIV-1 P-24 AG and HIV-1/2 AB,HIVDUO,HIV DUO

Department

Chemistry

Test Schedule

Daily

Test Includes

HIV-1 p24 antigen and antibodies to HIV-1 (HIV-1 groups M and O) and HIV-2

4th Generation Screening Test

Additional Tests

Additional testing may be reflexed depending on the results of this test.  An additional fee may be added.

CPT Code(s) / Price Quote Code(s) / Billing Information

CPT Code(s): 87389

Price Quote Code: 3020087389 HC HIV1 AG AND HIV1/2 ANTIBODIES WITH REFLEX

Reference Lab

SCMC