Epic Code LAB1231686 HIV 1/2 Antibody and Antigen, Diagnostic
Test Name Alias
HIV1-p24 | HIV 1/2 Ab Ag Diag | Fourth (4th) Generation | 7102 | 4128732 | HIV 1 / HIV 2 Antibody and Antigen, Diagnostic | LAB3616
Interface Order Alias
1231686
Clinical Information
Screening for infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Panel Information
Panel will order correct testing:
HIV 1/2 ANTIBODY AND ANTIGEN, DIAGNOSTIC
Possible Reflex:
HIV 1/2 Confirmation
Specimen Type
Blood
Collection Instructions
pecimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): 5.0 mL Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
Neonate (NICU) Volume to Collect: at least 1 full microtainer
Capillary collect ok? Yes
Microtainer acceptable: Yes
Note: Recent enhancements to the HIV assay may require a greater volume if result is Reactive due to the automatic repeat of results in duplicate.
Collection Instructions:
- Gold tube: Gently invert 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
- Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
- Processed Specimen: Serum
- Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
- Aliquot: Yes
- Processing Instructions:
- Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 3 days (2 – 8º C)
Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage (-20º C)
Laboratory Retention: 3 days
Reflex Information
If HIV-1/2 Antibody is Reactive, then HIV 1/ HIV2 Ab Confirmation (lab orderable only) will be automatically ordered by the LIS if there is not a previous Reactive Geenius. HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, PCR is strongly recommended to be ordered by physician and re-collect for further evaluation if the confirmatory testing is negative.
Test Frequency
Available 24 hours, usual turn-around time 1 day
Reference Range
Nonreactive
The performance of this assay has not been established for those under 2 years old.
Performing Department
Chemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay 4th Generation
CPT
87389
CDM Code
3028738901
LOINC
HIV-1 Discrimination: 7917-8
HIV-2 Discrimination: 7919-4
Mayo Access Code
Currently unavailable
Reviewed Date
Currently Under Review
Last Updated Date
3/18/2024 - OEE changes
Orderable Regions
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory West
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory East
Corewell Health Laboratory South