HIV 1,2 Ab/Ag w/Reflex Antibody Diff. & RNA
| Specimen | Plasma |
| Container Type | Green Top Tube
If only HIV is ordered, collect an additional Lavender Top Tube
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| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
| Stability | 5 days |
| Report Available | 1-9 days |
| Methodology | Chemiluminescent Sandwich Immunoassay
Test performed using Atellica IM HIV Ab/Ag Combo (CHIV) chemiluminescent assay. Values obtained with different assay methods cannot be used interchangeably. |
| Reference Range | Non-Reactive |
| Instructions | If only HIV is ordered, collect an additional lavender top for possible reflex testing. Positive screens are reflexed to HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation. If HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation is Negative/Indeterminate, HIV-1 RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR will be performed. Reflexed confirmatory testing will be performed at our Reference Laboratory and incur additional charges. |
| CPT Codes | 86703, 86701, 86702, 87535 |
