HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Screen for Hemolyzed Specimens, Serum
Use
This test is useful for screening cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens for HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in nonsymptomatic patients. It is not designed to be a diagnostic test for individuals with symptoms of HIV or as a screening test for blood donors. Non-symptomatic individuals with or without risk factors for HIV can be screened. A reactive test suggests the presence of HIV-1 or HIV-2 infection, while a negative result usually indicates the absence of these infections.
Special Instructions
This test is not intended for testing symptomatic individuals or as a confirmatory test for blood donors. It should not be requested for maternal/newborn HIV screening in New York State due to expedited result reporting regulations.
Limitations
The test may produce false-positive results in populations with low HIV prevalence. It cannot differentiate between active infection and passive antibody transfer in infants up to 2 years of age. It cannot distinguish between HIV-1 and HIV-2 reactivity, necessitating further testing. Performance characteristics are not established for lipemic, icteric, or particulate-containing specimens.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (EIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 31201-7
- 31201-7
Result Turnaround Time
1-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Plastic vial
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge blood collection tube per manufacturer instructions. Aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Causes for Rejection
Gross lipemia, Gross icterus
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |