Test Detail
HIV 1/2 Antibody Differentiation Supplemental
Back to Test Directory| Test Description |
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| Confirmatory and differential test for the detection of HIV antibodies in patient serum | |||||
| Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
| Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F |
2 - 3 business days | Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) | |||
| Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
| $35.77 | 86701, 86702 | ||||
| Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type: | Minimum 1 mL Serum | ||||
| Collection Instructions: |
Allow blood samples to clot at room temperature prior to centrifugation. Aseptically transfer serum to a tightly closing sterile container for storage.
Red Top Tube: centrifuge and transfer serum to a secondary tube |
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| Shipping: | |||||
| Specimens should be stored and shipped under the same conditions. Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen with cold pack. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
| Temperature and Stability: | Refrigerate (2-8 degrees C); stable for up to 7 days. Freeze (-20 degrees C); stable for more than 7 days. | ||||
| Rejection Criteria: |
Specimens will be rejected if received under these conditions: Plasma, CSF. Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples as well as samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination should not be tested. Specimens not received in the correct temperature ranges stated under "Temperature and Stability" will be rejected. |
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| Expected Results: | |||||
| HIV-1 Antibody: Positive, Indeterminate, Negative, Invalid. HIV-2 Antibody: Positive, Indeterminate, Negative, Invalid. HIV Interpretation: HIV Negative, HIV Indeterminate, HIV-1 Indeteminate, HIV-2 Indeterminate, HIV-1 Positive, HIV-2 Positive, HIV-2 Positive with HIV-1 cross-reactivity, HIV Positive Untypable (undifferentiated), Invalid. | |||||
| Comments | |||||
| A nonreactive result indicates no antibodies present for HIV-1 or HIV-2. An HIV-1 Reactive result indicates the presence of HIV-1 antibodies only. An HIV-2 Reactive result indicates the presence of HIV-2 antibodies only. A reactive (undifferentiated) result indicates the presence of antibodies to HIV, but cannot be differentiated. An HIV-1 Indeterminate result indicates the patient is indeterminate for HIV-1 antibodies and supplemental testing for HIV nucleic acid is recommended. | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
| Geenius | |||||
