HIV Rapid Antibody Screen
| Abbrev Code: | HIVS | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3535 | Order Name: | HIV Rapid Antibody Screen |
| Order Instructions: | HIV Rapid Antibody Screen is available for source patient for occupational exposures (includes FV & non-FV employees), Delaware Street Clinic patients, or mothers in labor who have not received prenatal care. For standard HIV testing, order HIAGAB. | ||
| Synonyms: | Rapid HIV | ||
| Methodology: | Immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86703 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.25 mL, 0.1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator if testing is to be performed within 6 days. Refer to stability for storage options. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 2 days at room temperature; 6 days refrigerated; 40 days frozen.
SPECIMEN STORAGE: Serum and plasma specimens may be stored at room temperature (15- 30°C) for up to two days before testing. If testing will not be performed within two days of sample collection, serum and plasma specimens should be stored at 2- 8°C if the test is to be run within 6 days of collection. If testing is delayed more than 6 days, the specimen should be frozen (-20°C or colder). Mix specimen well by gentle inversion of the tube immediately before testing. Whole blood collected by venipuncture may be stored at room temperature (15- 30°C) for up to two days before testing. If testing will not be performed within two days of sample collection, whole blood collected by venipuncture should be stored at 2- 8°C if the test is to be run within 6 days of collection. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Hematology (CSC Maple Grove, Grand Itasca, Lakes, Northland, Range, Ridges, Southdale, St. John's, UMMC East Bank, UMMC West Bank, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Nonreactive |
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