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HIV AG/AB SCREEN
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
HIV AG/AB SCRN
Preferred Specimen
SERUM
Instructions
DRAW 1 GOLD TOP SST TUBE, LET CLOT FOR 30 MINUTES, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.
Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE
Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Separate and freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 7 days.
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 5
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Separate and freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 7 days.
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 5
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
DAILY
Report Available
DAILY
Reference Range
NON-REACTIVE
Clinical Significance
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by two types of human immunodeficiency viruses, collectively designated HIV. HIV is transmitted by sexual contact, exposure to blood or blood products, and prenatal or perinatal infection of a fetus or newborn. Antibodies against HIV are nearly always detected in AIDS patients and HIV-infected asymptomatic individuals.
Performing Laboratory
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