ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Antibody with Reflex to Confirmation by Western Blot : 0051154

Mnemonic: HIV-1 PAN

Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay/Western Blot
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

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).
Reference Interval:
Negative
 
Components Reference Interval
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Antibody Negative
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Antibody, Western Blot 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: *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
 
 

 

 

 
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