Test Code SOFT: HIV HIV 1/2 Antibody (Combined Assay), Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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EPIC NAME: HIV-1 AND HIV-2 ANTIBODIES EPIC CODE: LAB473 |
Performing Laboratory
Saint Francis Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender top EDTA tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Label specimen as serum.
Stability: 4 weeks (R)
3 months -20 (F)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Reference Values
Not detected
Positives are repeated.
If repeat test is reactive, specimen will be sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories for HIV Western blot testing.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday-Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86703
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)