ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0093272: Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2 Antibody Confirmation by Immunoblot |
| Test Mnemonic: HIV 2 IBL | |
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Methodology: Immunoblot
Performed: Varies Reported: Within 14 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 5 mL plain red.
Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.25 mL) Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL serum at 2-8°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Plasma is acceptable. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Unacceptable Conditions: Severely hemolytic, lipemic, or cadaveric specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 months; Frozen: Indefinitely |
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Refer to report
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| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86689 |