ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0051154: Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Antibody with Reflex to Confirmation by Western Blot |
| Test Mnemonic: HIV-1 PAN | |
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Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay/Western Blot
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST
Transport: 1 mL serum or plasma at 2-8°C. Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.3 mL serum or plasma 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: 1 week is acceptable but not preferred; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles). |
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| Reference Interval: | ||||||
Negative
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| Interpretive Data: | |
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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).
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| Note: | |
| *Performed and Reported times indicated are for screening of the anti-HIV-1. If HIV-1 antibody screen is repeatedly reactive, then HIV-1 Antibody, Confirmation by Western Blot will be added. Refer to Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Antibody, Confirmation (0020284) for additional information regarding Performed or Reported times. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86701 HIV-1 Ab; if reflexed, add 86689 HIV-1 Ab confirmation |