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HIV Type 1 and Type 2 Antigen-Antibody Combination, Serum

Message
Performance of this assay has not been established for infants and children. Not appropriate for infants <2 years old. 

 If positive, confirmatory testing performed.


Test Code
695


CPT Codes
87389-HIV 1 and 2 ag/ab; confirmatory testing: 86701, 86702, 87535 (if appropriate)

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of serum
 
 




Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following specimens will not be tested:
    A. Heat-treated specimen
    B. Hemolyzed specimen
    C. Heparinized specimen
    D. Lipemic specimen
    E. Obvious microbial contamination
    F. Specimen containing particulate matter, precipitate, red blood cells, or sodium azide

 


Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
All positive results are confirmed with supplemental testing.


Clinical Significance
Useful for screening for HIV-1/HIV-2 infection 


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.