HIV Type 1 and 2 Antibodies
Order Name
HIV 1/2
Test Number: 5523450
Revision Date 11/10/2006
Test Number: 5523450
Revision Date 11/10/2006
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Hiv Antibody
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Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (1) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | This test code will be deactivated 11/09/2006. See alternate test code HIV 1/O/2 No Pour-Off Tubes! For specimen integrity purposes, please send the original labeled clot tube. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Sun - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Generally detectable by 6-12 weeks following exposure and almost always by 6 months. A positive is always confirmed by a HIV1 Western Blot assay. |
| Notes | This test code will be deactivated 11/09/2006. See alternate test code HIV 1/O/2 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86703 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |