HIV AG/AB Screen, EIA
Test Summary
The presence of HIV Antibody and/or Antigen are indicative of previous exposure to HIV. Most individuals that have been exposed to this virus eventually progress to aids. A positive result is automatically confirmed by an alternate method.
Aliases
- HIV Antigen HIV Antibody HIV 1/2
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
To insure patient confidentiality and identification, the name on the specimen must match the name on the requisition. If a code is desired for patient confidentiality (i.e. social security number) the code should be placed in the box for the patient name.
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Submit primary tube ONLY for testing.
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Submit primary tube ONLY for testing.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), or Red top
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
HIVSCC
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB250
Includes
If HIV Combo Ag/Ab screen is POSITIVE, a Rapid Enzyme Immunoassay HIV 1/HIV 2 confirmation will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86689)
CPT Code
- 87389
- If HIVSCC is positive there will be a confirmation for the HIV1 and HIV2 at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 86701: 86702)
Billing Code
- 306016
CPT Statement
Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminesence (positive samples are confirmed with Hepatitis C Viral RNA Quant Real Time PCR testing)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | Non Reactive |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
To insure patient confidentiality and identification, the name on the specimen must match the name on the requisition. If a code is desired for patient confidentiality (i.e. social security number) the code should be placed in the box for the patient name.
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Submit primary tube ONLY for testing.
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Submit primary tube ONLY for testing.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), or Red top
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 2 days
- Refrigerated = 7 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Billing
CPT Code
- 87389
- If HIVSCC is positive there will be a confirmation for the HIV1 and HIV2 at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 86701: 86702)
Billing Code
- 306016
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Flexible Chemiluminesence (positive samples are confirmed with Hepatitis C Viral RNA Quant Real Time PCR testing)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | Non Reactive |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Sunday; BS; Report available: 1 day