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Rapid HIV screen panel(Needlestick source)
MessageIf 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.
Obtain patient consent per local medical center policy prior to ordering test.
Obtain patient consent per local medical center policy prior to ordering test.
Test Code
RAPID HIV SCREEN PANEL
Alias/See Also
Chemistry
Includes
Rapid HIV screen
HIV antibody test
HIV antibody test
Preferred Specimen
gold top tube
Other Acceptable Specimens
Light green top tube (WX only)
Instructions
This panel is for testing the needlestick source only. A rapid manual HIV test is performed and then an HIV 1&2 antibody test is
run on the day shift.
run on the day shift.
Specimen Stability
Rapid HIV Screen
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 5 days
Freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 5 days.
HIV 1&2 Ab
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): 5 days
Freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 5 days.
HIV 1&2 Ab
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
Reference Range
Rapid HIV test : Negative
HIV 1&2 Antibody test : Non reactive
HIV 1&2 Antibody test : 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 9, 2019
