HIV 1&2 ANTIBODY/ANTIGEN, 5TH GENERATION

Message

Must send parent (primary) tube - do not send aliquot (transfer) tube.

Test Code

HIVBP

Alias/See Also

HIV

CPT Codes
87389 Confirmation 86701; 86702

Includes

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

NOTE: All positive samples will be repeated x2 and reflexed to an in-house HIV-1 and HIV-2 differential confirmatory test. In the event the confirmatory results are inconclusive, the sample will automatically be referred for additional confirmation testing by a different methodolgy (TMA).

In some instances, strongly positive HIV-1 samples may cross-react in the HIV-2 detection area of the testing device, thereby precluding the exclusion of HIV-2 co-infection. If co-infection is suspected, please contact the lab to request HIV-2 supplemental testing (HV2PR).

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

5 mL tube

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells.
DO NOT transfer serum into an aliquot (transfer) tube; must send parent (primary) tube.
Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Container

***Testing MUST be performed on parent (primary) tube***

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

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

Sample submitted in transfer tube will be rejected.

Methodology
EIA (Enzyme Immunoassay)

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the laboratory unless additional testing is needed.

Reference Range

Non-reactive

Clinical Significance

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

NOTE: All positive samples will be repeated x2 and reflexed to a confirmatory test per testing algorithm.

This test is capable of detecting HIV antigen within 7 days of exposure.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Additional Information
HV2PR
HIV Testing Algorithm

Last Updated: December 18, 2023

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.