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HelpTest Code HIV HIV, Type 1 and Type 2 AG/AB +p24 Ag (Combined Assay), Plasma
Performing Laboratory
NRL-Chemistry
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender EDTA
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as EDTA plasma.
Additional Information:
1. Date of draw is required.
2. Performance has not been established using cadaver.
3. The following specimens will not be tested:
a. Heat-treated, hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic
b. Containing particulate matter, precipitate, RBCs, or sodium azide
4. Must spin down and pour off within 2 hours of collection!
Alternate: (If used, will not be sent for confirmation)
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as plasma.
Additional Information:
1. Date of draw is required.
2. Performance has not been established using cadaver.
3. The following specimens will not be tested:
a. Heat-treated, hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic
b. Containing particulate matter, precipitate, RBCs, or sodium azide
4. Must spin down and pour off within 2 hours of collection!
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, reflex testing for confirmation/differentiation will be sent to BJH Laboratory.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday thru Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour
Routine: Same shift
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87389-HIV-1 Ag and HIV 1 and 2 Ab
86701-(G0432) HIV-1 (if appropriate)
86702-(G0432) HIV-2 (if appropriate)