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Epic Code LAB3648 HIV 1/ HIV 2 Confirmation (Lab Staff Order Only)

Important Note

This test is Laboratory staff orderable only. HIV 1/2 Ab Confirmation reflexes from positive HIV 1/HIV 2 Ab electrochemiluminescence immunoassay Screening and Diagnostic tests.

Test Name Alias

HIV | Geenius | LAB3409 | 8442 | 11714 | SHO11714 | 7143

Interface Order Alias

55099

Clinical Information

The HIV 1/2 Ab Confirmation (Geenius) test has replaced the HIV Confirmation (Multispot) as the primary confirmatory test for positive HIV Antibody electrochemiluminescence immunoassay test results.

The performance of this assay has not been established for those under 2 years old

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: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? Y

Microtainer acceptable: Y (2 microtainers)

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Specimen must be collected without anticoagulant.
  • Gold tube: Gently invert 5 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: Y

Aliquot: Y

 

Processing Instructions:

  • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 48 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: Aliquot serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

Daily, usual TAT 1 - 2 days.

Reference Range

Negative

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

Immunochromatographic Test

CPT

86689, 86689

CDM Code

3028668901, 3028668901

Epic Test ID

1230100789

Mayo Access Code

SHO55099

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024