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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB0202994 HIV 1/2 Antigen and Antibody Screen, Plasma

Methodology

Chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay (CMIA)                                                                                                                  

Detects human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) p24 antigen and antibodies to HIV type 1 (HIV-1 group M and group O) and/or type 2 (HIV-2).                                                                                                                              Note:  Confirmatory testing is performed by Mayo Medical Laboratories at an additional charge when screening test is repeatedly reactive.  See also:  http://centracarelaboratoryservices.testcatalog.org/show/HIVDI

Performing Laboratory

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Serum (Note: if test is reactive, patient will need to redrawn for confirmatory testing sent to Mayo).

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

Nonreactive (reported as reactive or nonreactive)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87389