ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2 Antibody with Reflex to Confirmation : 0051250

Mnemonic: HIV-2 PAN

Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay/Immunoblot
Performed: Varies
Reported: Varies
Specimen Required: Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature: 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.

Remarks: Plasma is also acceptable. Separate serum from cells ASAP. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Unacceptable Conditions: Severely hemolytic, lipemic, or cadaveric specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
Test Number Components Reference Interval
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2 Antibody Confirmation by Immunoblot By report
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2 Antibody Confirmation by Immunoblot By report

Interpretive Data:

Please refer to Statement D in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
Note: *Performed and Reported times indicated are for the initial anti-HIV-2 screening test. If HIV-2 antibody screen is repeatedly reactive, then HIV-2 Antibody, Confirmation by Immunoblot will be added. ARUP intends use of this assay for clinical diagnosis. This assay should not be used for blood donor screening or associated reentry protocols, or for screening human cell tissues or cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/P).
CPT Code(s): 86702 HIV2; if reflexed add 86689 HIV Immunoblot
Cross References: HIV-2 Antibody
 
 

 

 

 
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