HIV 1/2 Antibody w/Reflex

Message

Test performed at York Hospital Laboratory. For testing due to the Needlestick Protocol, notify the lab prior to collecting the specimen.

Test Code

HIV

CPT Codes
86703

Includes

If HIV 1/2 Antibody Screen is reactive, HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation (confirmation test), order code HIVBLOT will be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

0.3 mL serum collected in a small serum separator tube (in-house testing) AND 3 mL serum collected in a large serum separator tube (possible confirmation testing); tube must remain unopened

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL (in-house testing) AND 2 mL (possible confirmation testing); tube must remain unopened

Other Acceptable Specimens

0.3 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial (in-house testing) OR 0.3 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) gel separator tube (in-house testing) AND 3 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial (possible confirmation testing)

Instructions

The specimen submitted for confirmation testing must remain unopened and submitted only for HIV confirmation testing. Confirmation testing will not be performed if only one specimen is submitted.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 8 hours Refrigerated: 5 days Frozen: 6 months

Methodology
Chemiluminescence

Setup Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

3 Days Available STAT 2 Hours

Reference Range

Negative

Additional Information
Confirmation Test: HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation

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.