HIV 1/2 Antibody Confirmation

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General Information

Lab Name
HIV 1/2 Antibody Confirmation
Lab Code
HIV12C
Epic Ordering
HIV 1/2 Antibody Confirmation
Description

Ordered by Virology staff only, unavailable as a stand-alone test. HIV12C is an immunochromatographic test to confirm and differentiate antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2. The assay is used as part of the CDC HIV Diagnostic testing algorithm for samples that were reactive in the 4th generation HIV Ab/Ag Combo screening assay.

Synonyms
Components

Interpretation

Method

Immunochromatographic assay

Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

Preferred: 7 mL Blood in PEARL TOP [(EDTA) (PPT)] TubeAlso Acceptable: Lavender Top (EDTA) or Red Top Tube

Handling Instructions

Whole blood may be stored at 2 to 8 °C. Plasma and serum samples may be stored at 2 to 8 °C for up to 7 days.

Quantity
requested: 2 mL plasma or serum

Processing

Processing

Pearl Top: Centrifuge and Refrigerate entire spun tube. Lavender Top: Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into polypropylene tube and Refrigerate. Red Top: Centrifuge, aliquot serum into polypropylene tube and Refrigerate.

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Clinical Virology (CVIR)
Performing Location(s)
Other Virology, Eastlake
206-685-6656

Virology Laboratory, Ste 320
1616 Eastlake Ave E.
Seattle, WA 98102
Frequency
Monday through Friday
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
86701, 86702
LOINC
7918-6
Interfaced Order Code
UOW3223