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Reflex HIV 1&2 Antibody Differentiation-Discern
MessagePerformed at BUMCT as a supplemental reflex test to HIV ½ Ag and Ab, Fourth Generation.
Test Code
Reflex HIV1 and 2 Ab Diff
Alias/See Also
Plasma, Serum, Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 and 2, HIV, HIV-1, HIV-2, Qualitative, Reflex, Differentiation, Immunochromatograph, Lateral Flow, Tucson
Preferred Specimen
Green top (Lithium Heparin Plasma), Lavender (EDTA Plasma) or SST/Gold (serum) 3mL tube.
Note: EDTA Plasma is required if reflex criteria are met for Reflex HIV 1, Qualitative TMA
Note: EDTA Plasma is required if reflex criteria are met for Reflex HIV 1, Qualitative TMA
Minimum Volume
0.1mL
Transport Temperature
Ambient (48 hrs.)
Methodology
BioRad Geenius™ reader
Setup Schedule
Daily (7am-3pm)
Report Available
1 Day
Clinical Significance
This is a supplemental Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) differentiation test, utilizing an immunochromatophic assay, that detects antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 in serum, EDTA plasma, or Lithium Heparin plasma. This assay is intended for use as an additional, more specific test to confirm the presence of antibodies to HIV types 1 and 2, for specimens found to be repeatedly reactive by diagnostic screening procedures such as the HIV ½ Ag/Ab Fourth Generation Assay.
