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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| General Information |
This is a 4th Gen combo screen for HIV 1 and 2 antibodies and p24 antigen |
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| Specimen Type |
Plasma |
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| Specimen Requirements |
Aliquot Tube |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Red/SST, Li-heparin, K2EDTA, K3EDT |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Lavender - 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 |
Stable for 4 weeks at 2‑8 °C, 7 days at 20‑25 °C, 3 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C). The samples may be frozen and thawed not more than 5 times |
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| Methodology |
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay ECLIA |
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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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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
83101-6 |
