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HIV, Rapid Assay

Important Note

Note: This test is reserved ONLY for testing the SOURCE PATIENT from a blood or body fluid exposure, and pregnant women in active labor with no history of prenatal care or a prenatal HIV test. All other requests for HIV testing should be ordered using test code "HIV 1/2 Antibody/Antigen Screen, Serum".

Additional Codes

HIV 1/2 Antibody/Antigen Screen, Serum

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: Draw BOTH Lavender-top EDTA and Serum Gel (SST).

Specimen Volume: 1 mL whole blood

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday - Sunday

STAT orderable with a turn-around-time of approximately 1 hour.

Reference Values

Non Reactive/Negative

Note: Presumptive positive specimens will be sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories for confirmation.

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86703

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

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