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Test Code LAB20359 HIV1/HIV2 Supplemental Assay (Confirmation Test) - Lab Only

Important Note

Laboratory Order Only

Department

Send Outs

Reference Lab Test Number

HIVD

Collection Requirements

Samples ordered for HIV1/HIV2 Supplemental confirmation assay (HIVD) must have a prior reactive HIV1/2 3rd, 4th or 5th generation screen.

Refer To

Warde Medical Laboratory

Primary Collection Container

Red (No Gel)

Alternate Collection Container

Gold (SST)

Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)

Transport

Serum Refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.

Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 14 days

Minimum Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

Non-reactive

Methodology

Immunochromatography

Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Reported

2-4 days

CPT Codes

86701, 86702

Unacceptable Conditions

Gross hemolysis