Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Test Code

HIV

Alias/See Also

aHIV, anti-HIV Type1, anti-HIV Type2

CPT Codes
86703

Includes

anti-HIV Type 1, Anti-HIV Type 2

Preferred Specimen

Serum (gold or red top tube)

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Transport Container

Serum (gold or red top) Tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature, Refrigration or Freezing

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature - 8 hours; Refrigerated - 48 hours; Frozen - 1 month

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Turbidity, Quantity Not Sufficient, IV contamination

Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Setup Schedule

Daily upon receipt

Report Available

Upon completion of analysis

Limitations

A negative test result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HIV. Levels of HIV antibodies may be undetectable in the early stages of infection. This test has not been validated for use with specimens from individuals less than 2 years of age. Samples with Total Protein > 9 g/dL amy give falsely reactive results. A person who has antibodies to HIV-1 or HIV-2 is presumed to be infected with the virus, except for individuals who have participated in an HIV vaccine study, who may develop antibodies to the vaccine and may or may not be infected with HIV. Clinical correlation is indicated with appropriate counseling, medical evaluation and possibly additional testing to decide whether a diagnosis of HIV infection is accurate.

Reference Range

Interpretation:

Non-Reactive: Specimen is negative for anti-HIV-1 and anti-HIV-2. A non-reactive test result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HIV. Levels of HIV antibodies may be undetectable in the early stages of infection.

Reactive - Specimen is reactive for anti-HIV-1 and/or anti-HIV-2.

All Reactive specimens will be confirmed by Molecular testing methods.

Clinical Significance

In conjunction with other serological evidence and clinical information, anti-HIV1/2 may be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 in persons with signs or symptoms, or at risk for, HIV.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.