White top (EDTA): Centrifuge for 20 minutes at 800-1600 xg (3000 rpm)
Do not aliquot. Refrigerate.
Special Instructions
Specimen must be received in the original Vacutainer tube. Aliquot tubes will not be accepted.
The Department of Health requires mandatory reporting of any confirmed positive result.
Clinical Utility
This test detects both the HIV antibody and the p24 antigen, thereby decreasing the window period and allowing earlier detection of acute infection with HIV.
Reference Range
Nonreactive
Includes
HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody and HIV-1 p24 Antigen
Reflexed when appropriate:
HIV-1/HIV-2 Differentiation assay
HIV-1 Viral Load
Clinical Utility
This test detects both the HIV antibody and the p24 antigen, thereby decreasing the window period and allowing earlier detection of acute infection with HIV.
CPT Codes
87389
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
Report Availability
2-4 days
Collect
White top (EDTA): Centrifuge for 20 minutes at 800-1600 xg (3000 rpm)
Do not aliquot. Refrigerate.
Container
2 White top tubes, EDTA
Minimum Volume
2 mL plasma
Special Instructions
Specimen must be received in the original Vacutainer tube. Aliquot tubes will not be accepted.
The Department of Health requires mandatory reporting of any confirmed positive result.
Reference Range
Nonreactive
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CPT Codes
87389
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
Report Availability
2-4 days
Minimum Volume
2 mL plasma
Container
2 White top tubes, EDTA
Collect
White top (EDTA): Centrifuge for 20 minutes at 800-1600 xg (3000 rpm)
Do not aliquot. Refrigerate.
Special Instructions
Specimen must be received in the original Vacutainer tube. Aliquot tubes will not be accepted.
The Department of Health requires mandatory reporting of any confirmed positive result.
Clinical Utility
This test detects both the HIV antibody and the p24 antigen, thereby decreasing the window period and allowing earlier detection of acute infection with HIV.
Reference Range
Nonreactive
Includes
HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody and HIV-1 p24 Antigen
Reflexed when appropriate:
HIV-1/HIV-2 Differentiation assay
HIV-1 Viral Load
Overview
Clinical Utility
This test detects both the HIV antibody and the p24 antigen, thereby decreasing the window period and allowing earlier detection of acute infection with HIV.
Codes
CPT Codes
87389
Ordering Information
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
Report Availability
2-4 days
Specimen Requirements
Collect
White top (EDTA): Centrifuge for 20 minutes at 800-1600 xg (3000 rpm)
Do not aliquot. Refrigerate.
Container
2 White top tubes, EDTA
Minimum Volume
2 mL plasma
Special Instructions
Specimen must be received in the original Vacutainer tube. Aliquot tubes will not be accepted.
The Department of Health requires mandatory reporting of any confirmed positive result.
