Reflex Only: HIV-1 & HIV-2 Antibody Differentiation

Test Name (Aliases)

Reflex Only: HIV-1 & HIV-2 Antibody Differentiation

Test Code

LAB3192 (Reflex Only)

Alternate Code

2013107

Tests Included

Reflexed as confirmation test for repeatedly reactive HIV 1/2 Antibodies screening (LAB2600). 

HIV-1/2 Ab Differentiation Immunoassay; HIV-1 Antibody; HIV-2 Antibody; HIV Serologic Interpretation

Method

Qualitative Immunoassay

Performing Laboratory

ARUP

Days Performed

Reported in 1 - 2 days of receipt

Specimen Type

Serum or EDTA Plasma

Collection Container

SST Gold tube or Lavender EDTA tube

Required Volume

1 mL 

Specimen Handling

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma into an ARUP standard transport tube (Min: 0.5 mL). FREEZE. 

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 8 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Clinical Use

Reflexed as confirmation test for repeatedly reactive HIV 1/2 Antibodies screening (LAB2600).

This test discriminates between HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies.

CPT

86701; 86702