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Test Code HIVc HIV Antibody/Antigen Combo Screen

EPIC Test ID

12311485

Collection Requirements

Collect 2 full Lav EDTA tubes. Spin and separate within 2 hours of collection. Serum is acceptable as an alternate specimen but if supplemental testing is indicated, Lav EDTA tubes will need to be collected

Shipping and Handling Instructions

Assay immediately. If testing cannot be performed immediately, EDTA plasma should separated from cells, poured off and refrigerated until testing can be performed (not to exceed 7 days)

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Source

Blood, Capillary

Blood, Central Line

Blood, Venous

Specimen Tube Description

WMH Hospital Lab: PURPLE TOP-EDTA

BGH Hospital Lab: PURPLE TOP-EDTA

Performing lab

United Health Services Laboratories

Section

BGH Chemistry

WMH Chemistry

CPT Code

87389

Loinc

56888-1

EAP

LAB3294