Laboratory Services

HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation, Serum

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Test Description	HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation, Serum
Test ID	HIVDI
General Information	Useful for: Confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in serum specimens from patients who show reactive results with 3rd- (HIV-1/-2 antibody only) and 4th-generation (HIV antigen and antibody) HIV serologic assays. This test is not useful as a screening test for HIV infection in symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals. It is not to be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens."
Container Type	SST
Specimen Type	Serum
Specimen Requirements	1.5mL Serum
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions	Centrifuge blood collection tube within 2 hours of collection and aliquot into plastic vial
Minimum Sample Volume	0.8mL
Stability	Frozen (preferred): 30 Days Refrigerated: 6 Days
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	Gross hemolysis, Gross lipemia, Gross icterus
Methodology	Rapid Immunochromatographic Assay
Estimated TAT	1-3 Days
Testing Schedule	Monday - Friday
CPT Code(s)	86701, 86702
Reference Range	Negative
Reflex Conditions	Reflex Tests: Test ID: HIS12 Reporting Name: HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detect Available Separately: Yes Always Performed: No
STAT Orderable (Y/N)	No
Performing Lab	Mayo
LOINC Code(s)	89365-1