ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Types 1 and 2 (HIV-1, HIV-2) Antibodies with Reflex to HIV-1 Antibody Confirmation by Western Blot : 2005377

Mnemonic: HIV1,2 SCR

Methodology: Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Qualitative Western Blot
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Heat-inactivated, severely hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Types 1 and 2 (HIV-1, HIV-2) Antibodies  
0020284Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Antibody Confirmation by Western Blot Negative

Interpretive Data: 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 the screening portion of this reflex test. Refer to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Antibody Confirmation by Western Blot (ARUP test code 0020284) for additional information regarding Performed or Reported times for the reflex portion of this test.

If HIV-1 and HIV-2 screen is repeatedly reactive, then Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Antibody Confirmation by Western Blot will be added. Additional charges apply.
CPT Code(s): 86703; if reflexed, add 86689
Cross References: HIV 1, 2 Combo Antibodies (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Types 1 and 2 (HIV-1, HIV-2) Antibodies with Reflex to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Antibody Confirmation by Western Blot)