HIV 1/2 Supplemental
Abbreviation
HIVSUP
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
Venous blood: 2-8 C up to 3 days, do not freeze serum or plasma: store at 2-8C up to 7 days, -20C up to 6 months
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Whole blood, Plasma (EDTA, Heparin, sodium citrate
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture, finger stick
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
single-use immunochromatographic assay
Clinical Significance
Intended as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2. Use an an additional, more specific test to confirm the presence of antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 for specimens found to be repeatedly reactive by diagnostic screening procedures.
Alternative Names
HIV 1/2 confirmatory
Preferred Specimen
Serum