ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0020284: Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Antibody, Confirmation

Test Mnemonic: HIV WBLOT
Methodology: Western Blot

Performed: Sun, Tue-Sat

Reported: 1-3 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL SST.

Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.

Remarks: EDTA, heparin or citrated plasma is also acceptable.  Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Up to 1 week is acceptable, but not preferred; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval:
Negative

Interpretive Data:
ARUP intends use of this assay for clinical diagnosis.  This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).



Note:
Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for HIV 1 or HIV 1-2 antibodies.

CPT Code(s):
86689