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Test Code LAB2502 HIV-1 AND HIV-2 Antibody & Antigen Screen (HIV1/HIV2/p24)

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Screening for HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in asymptomatic patients.

Diagnosing HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in symptomatic patients.

Follow-up testing of individuals with reactive results from rapid HIV tests.

Collect

Serum

Collection Device

Gold Top Tube or Red Top Tube

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp 3 Days
Refrigerated 7 Days
Frozen Indefinite

 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp, Refrigerated, Frozen

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay 

Performed

Testing performed on Mondays and Thursdays.

Start Date

9/21/21

Last Review Date

7/16/25 ES