HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation

Included Tests

HIV 1 Antibody; HIV 2 Antibody

Clinical Significance

This HIV assay is intended to be used as an aid in discriminating between HIV-1 or HIV-2.

Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube

Transport And Storage

72 hours Ambient (transport)
7 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen

Collection Instructions

 

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL Serum

Neonatal Volume

Reference Range:

HIV 1 Antibody	Negative
HIV 2 Antibody	Negative

Test Comments:

Antibody Differentiation assay is Indeterminate or Negative, HIV-1 RNA, Qualitative, TMA will be ordered and charged

Methodology:

• Immunoassay (IA)

Clinical Significance

This HIV assay is intended to be used as an aid in discriminating between HIV-1 or HIV-2.

CPT Coding

86701 (Reflexes 87535), 86702

Medical Necessity May Apply