HIV Antigen/Antibody Screen, 4th Gen
Order Name
HIV AG/AB
Test Number: 3609705
Revision Date 01/04/2024
Test Number: 3609705
Revision Date 01/04/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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HIV Antigen/Antibody Screen, 4th Gen
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Immunoassay (IA) | 56888-1 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3.0mL (2.0mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 3.0mL (2.0mL) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Please submit original, un-opened serum separator tube. Allow to 15-20 minutes to clot then Centrifuge - Do Not Open! Stability: Ambient 3 days, refrigerated 7 days, Frozen >7 days Keep Specimens Refrigerated for best stability. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Notes | HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86701, 86702). Reflex Order code: HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation [3609707] Reflex Result code: HIV 1 Antibody [3609713] LOINC: 68961-2 Reflex Result code: HIV 2 Antibody [3609717] LOINC: 81641-3 If HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation is Indeterminate or Negative, HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87538, 87535). Reflex Order code: HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA [5194321] Reflex Result code: HIV-1 Qualitative RNA [5194322] LOINC: 25835-0 Reflex Result code: HIV-2 Qualitative RNA [5194323] LOINC: 69353-1 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87389 (See possible Reflex codes in Notes Section.) |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |