HIV 1 & 2 Antibody

Clinical Significance

This assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection using an immunoassay intended for the in vitro simultaneous qualitative detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen and antibodies to HIV-1 (groups M and O) and HIV-2 in serum.

Patient Preparation

Patient should discontinue taking Biotin, Vitamin B7, or Vitamin H 48 hours before getting blood drawn.

Reference Range:

Non-Reactive

Test Comments:

If repeatedly reactive, an HIV 1|2 Antibody Differentiation assay will be performed and charged. The HIV 1|2 Antibody Differentiation assay is orderable as test code HVAB.

Patients taking vitamin supplements containing doses of > 5 mg/day may have falsely decreased test results generated.

Methodology:

• Chemiluminescence (CL)

Clinical Significance

This assay is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection using an immunoassay intended for the in vitro simultaneous qualitative detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen and antibodies to HIV-1 (groups M and O) and HIV-2 in serum.

CDM

01459511

CPT Coding

87389 (Reactive 86701,86702)

Medical Necessity May Apply

Medical Necessity Documentation