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HIV-1&2 Antibody
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If the HIV result is Reactive the Lab will add on a reflex HIV-1/2 AB DIFF test that is performed at the WestHaven VA.
If the HIV result is Reactive the Lab will add on a reflex HIV-1/2 AB DIFF test that is performed at the WestHaven VA.
Test Code
HIV-1&2 AB
Alias/See Also
Chemistry
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Separate and freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 7 days.
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 5
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Separate and freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 7 days.
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 5
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
M-F
Report Available
TAT 1 - 4 days
Reference Range
Non-Reactive
Clinical Significance
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by two types of human immunodeficiency viruses, collectively designated HIV. HIV is transmitted by sexual contact, exposure to blood or blood products, and prenatal or perinatal infection of a fetus or newborn. Antibodies against HIV are nearly always detected in AIDS patients and HIV-infected asymptomatic individuals.
Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973
Last Updated: April 8, 2019
