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HelpTest Code LAB473 HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody/HIV-1 Ag Evaluation
Infectious
Reporting Title
HIV 1-2 Ab Screen
Methodology
Roche Diagnostics Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
General Information:
This test detects HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies and HIV-1 Ag, but does not distinguish them
HIV1-2 Ab Differentiatiion LAB91008 performed on 1st time positive screening test.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 24 hours of draw.
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). Spin down within 24 hours of draw and send 1 mL (pediatric volume: 0.5 mL) of serum refrigerated.
Note:
1. Serum: a speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s), is acceptable.
2. Plasma: Li-heparin,EDTA plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection.
3. A mint-green heparin tube(s) is also acceptable.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated | 4 Weeks |
| Ambient | 7 Days | |
| Frozen | 3 Months |
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate: OK
Ambient: OK
Frozen: OK
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday: 24/7
Saturday and Sunday: Day shift
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86703-HIV-1/HIV-2
G0432-For Medicare