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HIV1/HIV2 SCREEN, COMBINED ANTIGEN & ANTIBODY
MessageThis the primary screening test used to diagnose HIV1/HIV2 infection.
Test Code
LAB1244
CPT Codes
G0475
Preferred Specimen
One 5 mL gold top tube
Pediatric Volume: One gold top microtainer
Pediatric Volume: One gold top microtainer
Other Acceptable Specimens
Light Green, Dark Green, Red and Lavender
Instructions
Sample must be centrifuged within two hours of collection and put into aliquot tubes following centrifugation.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection
Ambient: 3 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: not specified
Ambient: 3 days Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: not specified
Methodology
HIV SCREEN: HIV Antigen/Antibody Combo Assay (4th generation) Chemiluminescent Immunoassay HIV CONFIRMATION: Immunochromatographic or PCR
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday
Reference Range
Nonreactive (<1.00 S/CO)
Clinical Significance
Useful For: Screening HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection
Testing Algorithm: HIV Combined Antigen/Antibody Screen results automatically trigger a CDC-compliant algorithm. All reactive/positive screens on adult patients will undergo HIV-1/-2 antibody confirmation testing and will incur an additional charge. For discrepant screening/confirmation results, further investigation is warranted and may include specimen recollection for PCR testing (recommended) or repeat antigen/antibody screening after several weeks. For patients less than 2 years of age, reactive/positive screens also require further investigation and specimen recollection for proviral DNA PCR.
Testing Algorithm: HIV Combined Antigen/Antibody Screen results automatically trigger a CDC-compliant algorithm. All reactive/positive screens on adult patients will undergo HIV-1/-2 antibody confirmation testing and will incur an additional charge. For discrepant screening/confirmation results, further investigation is warranted and may include specimen recollection for PCR testing (recommended) or repeat antigen/antibody screening after several weeks. For patients less than 2 years of age, reactive/positive screens also require further investigation and specimen recollection for proviral DNA PCR.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center Camden Clark Medical Center Fairmont Medical Center Jefferson Medical Center Reynolds Memorial Hospital Summersville Regional Medical Center St. Joseph’s Hospital United Hospital Center Wheeling Hospital