HIV 1/2 Antibody Confirmation
General Information
- Lab Name
- HIV 1/2 Antibody Confirmation
- Lab Code
- HIV12C
- Epic Name
- 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.
- Components
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Code Name HIV1AC HIV 1 Antibody Confirmation HIV2AC HIV 2 Antibody Confirmation HIV12S HIV 1/2 Antibody Confirmation Interpretation
Interpretation
- Guidelines
- Method
Immunochromatographic assay
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
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Preferred: 7 mL Blood in PEARL TOP [(EDTA) (PPT)] Tube
Also 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
- Receiving Instructions
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.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Central Lab Virology(RVIR)
- Frequency
- Monday through Friday
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
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CL Division of Infectious Disease Diagnostics (DIDD) - Virology 1601 Lind Ave SW
Renton, WA 98057Phone: 206-685-6656 option 8
Hours of Operation:
Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Sat: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 86701, 86702
- LOINC
- 7918-6
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW3223