Epic Code LAB3617 HIV 1 / HIV 2 Antibody and Antigen, Screen
Test Name Alias
HIV1-p24 | HIV 1/2 Ab Ag Screen | 4th (Fourth) Generation | 7101
Interface Order Alias
55054
Clinical Information
Screening for infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Collection Instructions
Specimen 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.
- Consent form must be signed.
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 – 8ºC)
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 of the confirmatory testing is negative.
Test Frequency
Available 24 hours, with 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
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Electrochemiluminescence 4th generation
CPT
G0432:87389 - LAB HIV SCREEN
CDM Code
80105704
Epic Test ID
1230100788
LOINC
HIV-1 Discrimination: 7917-8
HIV-2 Discrimination: 7919-4
Beaker LOINC
HIV 1/2 AB AG SCREEN: 56888-1
HIV EIA DISCLAIMER: 8251-1
HIV SCREEN MDI: N/A
Mayo Access Code
SHO55054
Reviewed Date
3/23/2022
Beaker Names
Beaker Procedure Name: HIV 1 2 ANTIBODY ANTIGEN SCREEN
Beaker Display Name: HIV 1 / HIV 2 Antibody and Antigen, Screen
BEAKER TEST NAME: HIV 1 / 2 ANTIBODY ANTIGEN SCREEN
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: HIV 1 / 2 Antibody Antigen Screening
Beaker Synonyms
No synonym on file
Beaker Location, Container and Temperature
BW CHEMISTRY: GOLD TOP SST TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated