Epic Code LAB1231684 HIV 1/2 Antibody and Antigen, Quick Test

Important Note

Alere Determine HIV-1/2 Ag/AB Combo (HIV Quick) is not intended for newborn screening or for use with cord blood specimens or specimens from individuals less than 12 years of age.

Test cannot be ordered as an add-on.

Test Name Alias

Rapid HIV Screen | 245 | HIV Quick Test | LAB175 | 10729 |

Interface Order Alias

1231684

Clinical Information

Includes tests for two HIV infection markers, HIV-1 p24 antigen and HIV 1/2 antibody. HIV-1 p24 antigen is an earlier marker of HIV infection which may become positive before detectable HIV antibody appears.

Specimens with positive results for HIV-1 p24 antigen and/or HIV 1/2 antibody will be further evaluated with HIV 1/HIV 2 Ab Ag Diagnostic (Roche).

Panel Information

Panel will order correct testing:

HIV Quick Test or
HIV 1/2 Antibody and Antigen, Screening

Possible Reflex:

HIV 1/2 Confirmation

Specimen Type

Blood

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): 5.0 mL Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes (2 microtainers)

Collection Instructions:

Specimens from other sources are not acceptable.
Gold tube: Gently invert 5 times to mix clot activator with blood.
Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Serum
Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
Aliquot: Yes
Processing Instructions:
- Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
- Frozen specimen can the thawed no more than 3 times.
- All frozen specimens must be centrifuged at 10,000g for 5 min at room temperature.
- Carefully remove the 50 μL test sample from the supernatant. If a lipid layer is formed on the surface of the liquid, ensure that the sample is taken from the clear liquid below that layer.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 48 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Reflex Information

Link: Reflex approved by MEC

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 hour.

Reference Range

Negative

Laboratory Critical Values Table

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Big Rapids Laboratory, Big Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Blodgett Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Corewell Health Gerber Laboratory, Fremont, MI
Corewell Health Ludington Laboratory, Ludington, MI
Corewell Health Pennock Laboratory, Hastings, MI
Corewell Health Reed City Laboratory, Reed City, MI
Corewell Health Greenville Laboratory, Greenville, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland St. Joseph Laboratory, St. Joseph, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland Niles Laboratory, Niles, MI
Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet Laboratory, Watervliet, MI

Methodology

Immunochromatographic

CPT

HIV Quick: 87899, 86703

CDM Code

3028789902, 3028670303

Reviewed Date

3/18/2024

Last Updated Date