HIV 1/2 Combo
Abbreviation
HIV
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs)
Stability
Store at 2-8 C up to 7 days, -20C if not tested within 7 days
Minimum Vol
0.5 mL
Alternative Specimens
Plasma (lithium heparin, sodium heparin, EDTA)
Reference Ranges
- Nonreactive-1.00 S/CO Repeat in duplicate.
- Retest results: Both results NR (<1.00), specimen is considered NR. One or both results reactive (>1.00), considered repeatedly reactive.
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube or plastic pour off tube
Methodology
Immunoassay using CMIA technology
Clinical Significance
Used an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1/HIV-2 infection, including acute or primary HIV-1 infection. A reactive result does not distinguish between the detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen, HIV-1 antibody, or HIV-2 antibody.
Alternative Names
Anti-HIV 1/2 HIV 1/2 Ab
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Serum