Test Code LAB5113 HIV Antibody Differentiation

Important Note

This is a confirmation test for an initial positive HIV screen. This test is only orderable by the laboratory.

The confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies

Rapid immunochromatographic lateral flow assay

Sanford Laboratories

Specimen Type: Serum or Plasma

Container/Tube: Gold top, red top, lavender top (EDTA), blue top (Na Citrate)

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Separate serum or plasma from cells as soon as possible. Send refrigerated.

Specimen Rejection: This test is affected by gross hemolysis and lipemia.

Ambient <3 days/Refrigerated >3 days

Daily

Turnaround Time: Same day as performed

86701 HIV-1

86702 HIV-2

87535 (if needed)