HIV AG/AB COMBO QUAL (ER ONLY)

Message

Note: This test is only performed in the emergency room for patient screening purposes.

Test Code

HIVCOMBO

Alias/See Also

HIV

CPT Codes
87389

Preferred Specimen

Gold Tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

2 mL (3 mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells.

Transport Container

GOLD Tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Insufficient sample volume

Methodology
EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay)

Setup Schedule

DAILY, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes

Reference Range

Male/Female All Ages: Normal: NONREACTIVE
Positive (Reported as REACTIVE)

All positive samples will be reflexed to an in-house HIV 1/2 confirmatory test.

Clinical Significance

Testing for the presence of HIV virus p24 antigen and HIV Tpye 1&2 antibodies (T-lymphotropic virus antibody).

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital

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.