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Test Code LAB3039 HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), 1/2 Ab/Ag Screen

Important Note

This assay may be used for children two years of age and older.

Specimen Requirement

One 10 mL EDTA tube - separate plasma within two hours of collection and send plasma refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

3 days at 20-25° C
7 days at 2-8° C
If > 7 days freeze at -20° C

 

Testing Schedule

Daily

Reference Range

Nonreactive

Testing Department

Chemistry

Method

Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) for the simultaneous qualitative detection of HIV p24 antigen and antibodies to HIV type 1 (group M and group O) and/or type 2.

CPT Code

87389

Outpatient Turnaround Time

24 hours after receipt

Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time

60 minutes after receipt

Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time

4 hours after receipt