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HIV1/2 Confirmation Assay
Test CodeLAB3149
CPT Codes
86703
Preferred Specimen
6 ml (4 ml minimum) SST (gold) blood
Minimum Volume
1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Other Acceptable Specimens
EDTA, heparin, or sodium citrate
Transport Temperature
Room temp
Specimen Stability
7 days refrigerated, 48 hours room temp.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Icteric: >200mg/l, Lipemic: >33g/L triolein, Hemolysis: >2g/L.
Methodology
Immunochromatographic assay
Clinical Significance
The Geenius HIV 1/2 Supplemental Assay is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2. It is intended for use as an additional, more specific test to confirm the presence of antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 for specimens found to be repeatedly reactive by diagnostic screening procedures
Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional
