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Test Code LAB4126 HIV-1/HIV-2 ANTIGEN AND ANTIBODY SCR W/ CONFIRMATION

Important Note

Positive HIV screen tests will be sent out for confirmation (Mayo test codes HVDIP and HIVQN). This test does not differentiate between HIV-1 and HIV-2 antigens. 

Specimen Type

Preferred Specimen: EDTA Plasma (Lavender Top Tube)
Alternative Specimen: Serum Tube (SST, Gold, Corvac, Tiger, Red Top Tube) or Whole Blood

*Mayo requires EDTA Plasma for confirmatory testing.

Specimen Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL
Extra sample may be need if Reflex testing is triggered.

Turnaround Time

STAT: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours

Test Schedule

Daily

Sample Stability

Room Temp: 2 days
Refrigerated: 7 days

Specimen Processing

Centrifuge and aliquot plasma within 2 hours of collection

Reference Ranges

HIV1/2 Abs Nonreactive

HIV-1 p24 Ag Nonreactive

Synonyms

HIV1+2 Antibody Screen; HIV-1 p24 Antigen Screen; HIV Antibody/Antigen Combo Screen, HIV Screen

Test Components

HIV1/2 Antibody Screen; HIV-1 p24 Antigen Screen

CPT Codes

87806

Rejection Criteria

Cord Blood or specimens from patients under the age of 12 years old.  Plasma from any other anticoagulant other than EDTA. (Serum and whole blood is acceptable).

Limitations

This test is not validated for children under 12 years of age. Specimens recieved on children 11 years and yonger will be ran and resulted with the following disclaimer. 

"Testing is not validated for children under 12 years of age. Interpret results with Caution."