Donor, HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody Screen with Reflex(es) [17380X]

Test Code

173808

CPT Codes
86703

Includes

If Donor, HIV 1/2 Antibody Screen is Reactive or Indeterminate, Donor HIV-1 Antibody, Western Blot will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86689).
If Donor, HIV-1, Western Blot is Negative or Indeterminate, Donor, HIV-2 Antibody Type 2 (Anti-HIV-2) will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86702).

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Instructions

Please note: This test is to be used for the screening of DONORS of human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products for infectious diseases.

Please send the original collection tube, if possible. Aliquot tubes will only be accepted if processed and labeled at the original collection site.

Please call the Donor Testing Services Department at 703-802-6900, ext. 64656, or Client Services at 800-336-3718, ext. 3000, with any questions.

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 2 days

Reference Range

Non-Reactive

Clinical Significance

This test is for the eligibility determination of Donors of blood and blood components and human cells, tissues, and cellular tissue based products (HCT/Ps). This test is not intended to be used for routine clinical or routine diagnostic evaluation.

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.