HIV 1 Antibody Confirmation, Western Blot
Abbrev Code: | HIABWB | ||
Order Code: | LAB864 | Order Name: | HIV 1 Antibody Western Blot Confirm |
Synonyms: | Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Antibody, Western Blot | ||
Methodology: | Western blot | ||
CPT Codes: | 86689 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3 days. | ||
Special Instructions: | Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for HIV 1 or HIV 1-2 antibodies. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Blood |
Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Blue Na Citrate, 3.2% - fill to fill line on tube, Green (lithium heparin, gel), Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Purple (EDTA), Red (no gel) |
Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Separate serum from cells ASAP. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
Stability: | After separation from cells: Up to 1 week at room temperature is acceptable but not preferred; 1 week refrigerated; indefinitely frozen. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
Referral Lab number: | 20284 |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | Negative |
Use: | Assay intended for clinical diagnosis and should not be considered for blood donor screening or associated re-entry protocols, or for screening human cells, tissues and cellular and tissue based products. |
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