Specimen:
Collect
- One SST
Also Acceptable:
- One Green Top (Li Heparin)
- One Green Top (Na Heparin)
- One Lavender (EDTA)
- One Pink Top (EDTA)
- One Red Top
Submit
- 0.5 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Serum . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Also Acceptable:
- 0.5 mL (Min:0.3 mL) Plasma . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- Minimize air exposure
- Separate from cells ASAP
- All repeatedly reactive HIV Antibody results will reflex to test HIV 1/2 Antibody Confirmation (test# 2855). Additional charges will apply.
Due to special analytical handling this test can not be added to previously drawn specimens.
Rejection Criteria
- Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
- Heat inactivated
Stability
Ambient: 7 Day(s); Refrigerated: 4 Week(s); Frozen: 3 Week(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
1-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 87389
Interpretive Data
General Reference Range : non-reactive
The Roche e801 HIVDUO electrochemiluminescent immunoassay is used. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.
The Roche e801 HIVDUO electrochemiluminescent immunoassay is used. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably.
Components
- 2845 - HIV 1+2 Ab/Ag
Last Updated: April 30, 2025 @ 9:13 am
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