HIV-1/HIV2 Antibody Differentiation by Geenius Assay
| Label Mnemonic: | HIVMS |
| Epic code: | LAB8105 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
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| Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 1 mL plasma
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL plasma
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL plasma
Rejection Criteria:
Specimens containing particulate material. Severely hemolyzed or heat-
inactivated specimens.
Turn Around
Time:
1-2 days upon receipt in laboratory
Reference Range:
Negative
Interpretive Data:
For use only when patient has a repeatedly reactive third or fourth
generation HIV screen test result. This test is for use as the
antibody differentiation test in the specific multi-test algorithm
proposed by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This test discriminates between HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies. Results for each type are reported. A recommendation to order further testing on a separate specimen for HIV-1 Nucleic Acid will be made for certain results.
This test discriminates between HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies. Results for each type are reported. A recommendation to order further testing on a separate specimen for HIV-1 Nucleic Acid will be made for certain results.
Methodology:
ELISA
CPT Code:
86701; 86702
See also:
HIV Antigen/Antibody Combo (HIV-1 & HIV-2), Plasma
HIV Quantitative PCR (Viral Load), Plasma
HIV Antigen/Antibody Combo (HIV-1 & HIV-2), Plasma
HIV Quantitative PCR (Viral Load), Plasma
This test should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re- entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).
No results will be given by telephone.