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Epic Code LAB2111566 Exposure Panel NON-COREWELL EMPLOYEE (Source Patient) 

Important Note

Ordering provider should manage consent.

This testing is for Non-Corewell Health employees. If testing is for the source of a Corewell Health employee please order EXPOSURE PANEL COREWELL EMPLOYEE (SOURCE PATIENT) [LAB1231721]

Test Name Alias

Occ Exposure Quick | 211 | Occupational Health

Interface Order Alias

1231720

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 either 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

HIV QUICK HIV 1/2 AB

HIV QUICK HIV-1 P24 AG

HIV 1/2 AB AG SCREEN 

HEPATITIS C ANTIBODY

HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN

Ordering Instructions

Test to be used by Spectrum Health Occupational Services clients only in the event of workplace needlesticks on SOURCE PATIENT.

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

 

Container(s): 2 Gold Tops (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 10.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL

Capillary collect ok? Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Gently invert 8 - 10 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: No

Processing Instructions:

  • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.

Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 8 hours

Refrigerate: 72 hours

Frozen: Aliquot serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 72 hours

Test Frequency

HIV Quick: Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 hour

HCV Ab, HBsAg: Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day

HIV 1/HIV 2 Ab/Ag: Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1 day

Reference Range

See individual test listings in the related test section below.

Performing Department

Chemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

See individual analytes for methodology (see related tests below).

CPT

87899, 87340, 86803, 86703

CDM Code

3028789902, 3068734001, 3028680301, 3028670302

Epic Test ID

1230102003

Reviewed Date

3/7/2024