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Test Code HIV12ABAG HIV Ag-Ab Routine Screen

Important Note

Whole blood and serum are required.

Specimen Requirements

Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube and Gold Top Tube

Specimen Volume: Full tube of whole blood and 2 ml of serum

Collection Instructions:

Note: Label specimen appropriately.

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Performing Laboratory

The Valley Hospital

Methodology

Reflex Information:

If HIV is reactive, then additonal HIV confirmation test will be added on.

Reference Values

Nonreactive

Included in Screen

HIV-1 Antibody

HIV-1 Antigen

HIV -2 Antibody

HIV Ag/Ab Interpretation