Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Antibody Screen, Screen for Antibodies to Both HIV-1 and HIV-2
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
RCHSD Serology
Epic ID
LAB1812
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
24 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4-6 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Serum collected in a (red-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 2 Days; Refrigerated: 1 Week
Test Volume Required
3 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum into a separate tube and place in refrigerator. For STATs, deliver to Micro immediately.
Included Tests
HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibody. HIV-1 p24 antigen.
Comments
Approved only for patient 12 years of age or older. Samples from patients less than 11 years of age will be sent to Quest for TC 91431. All positives will auto-reflex for confirmatory testing to Quest TC 91431.
CPT Codes
87806
Revised
8/17/23
Initials
SA