Laboratory Services
HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Combo Screen with Reflex to Confirmation
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| Test Description |
HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Combo Screen with Reflex to Confirmation
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| Synonym(s) |
HIV screen, HIV 1, 2 Combo Screen |
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| Test ID |
HIV
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| Performing Lab |
Labcorp |
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| General Information |
This is a 4th Gen combo screen for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies and p24 antigen |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST This test requires a dedicated, unopened, gel-barrier tube sent directly to the testing facility |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated - 7 Days (Stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference) |
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| 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) |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
87389 |
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| Reference Range |
Non reactive |
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| Reflex Conditions |
Reactive/Positive sent to Ref lab for confirmation |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
Order 75622-1 |
