HIV 1/2 Confirmation

Orderable EAP code:

LAB101584

Billable EAP Codes:

80004132 x 1 (HIV-1)
80004133 x 1 (HIV-2)

CPT Codes:

86701 x 1 (HIV-1)
86702 x 1 (HIV-2)

Lab Section:

Molecular Lab

Includes:

Confirmatory test for HIV-1/2 antibodies. Test is reflexed from a positive P24 antigen, HIV-1/2 antibody combination screening test.

Turnaround Time:

2 hours

Test Schedule:

7 days a week

Interpretation:

Positive or negative

Critical Values:

Positives will be phoned.

Specimen Requirements:

Fill a 6 mL LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube. Purple top only for reflex to viral load testing. Stable for 7 days refrigerated. Freeze if longer storage is necessary.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

As above.

Synonyms:

HIV Confirmation