HIV CONFIRM
HIV Geenius
EPIC Test Procedure Code: (LAB4020)
Synonyms:
HIV 1/2 Antibody Differentiation
HIV CONFIRM
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top tube, serum gel tube or lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge within 24 hours of collection and transfer serum or plasma to a polypropylene screw-cap tube for shipment.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 28 days (Freeze/Thaw cycles: stable x4)
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimen not in an aliquot tube. (Original collection tube cannot be sent for this test.)
CPT Codes:
86701 - HIV 1 Antibody (EAP 30032667)
86702 - HIV 2 Antibody (EAP 30032670)
Reflex possible to HIV-1 RNA (87535) and HIV-2 RNA (87538)
Method:
Immunoassay (IA)
Test Includes:
HIV confirmation with reflex to HIV-1 RNA and HIV-2 RNA if indicated.
Clinical Significance:
HIV antibody detection and differentiation. This assay cannot be used for supplemental testing if the initial HIV screen was performed by Geenius.