Test Code HIV12ABAG HIV Ag-Ab Routine Screen
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