ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0051250: Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2 Antibody with Reflex to Confirmation |
| Test Mnemonic: HIV-2 PAN | |
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Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay/Immunoblot
Performed: Sun, Thu Reported: 1-6 days |
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Collect: One 4 mL SST.
Transport: 1 mL serum 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: 0.1 mL serum at 2-8°C. 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: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 1 year |
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If reflexed:
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 screening of the anti-HIV-2. 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 |