Laboratory Services

HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation, Serum

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation, Serum
Test ID
HIVDI
General Information

Useful for: Confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in serum specimens from patients who show
reactive results with 3rd- (HIV-1/-2 antibody only) and 4th-generation (HIV antigen and antibody) HIV serologic
assays.
This test is not useful as a screening test for HIV infection in symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals. It is not
to be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens."

Container Type

SST

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Requirements

1.5mL Serum

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Centrifuge blood collection tube within 2 hours of collection and aliquot into plastic vial

Minimum Sample Volume

0.8mL

Stability

Frozen (preferred): 30 Days
Refrigerated: 6 Days

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Gross hemolysis, Gross lipemia, Gross icterus

Methodology

Rapid Immunochromatographic Assay

Estimated TAT

1-3 Days

Testing Schedule

Monday - Friday

CPT Code(s)

86701, 86702

Reference Range

Negative

Reflex Conditions

Reflex Tests:
Test ID:  HIS12
Reporting Name:   HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA Detect
Available Separately:  Yes
Always Performed: No

STAT Orderable (Y/N)

No

Performing Lab

Mayo

LOINC Code(s)

89365-1