HIV ANTIGEN/ANTIBODY SCREEN WITH REFLEX
| Synonyms: | HIV 4th Gen |
| Computer Code: | (HIV4G) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (gold top preferred; red top acceptable). |
| Minimum Volume: | 5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. See Test Requisitions 17 & 19. |
| Reference Values: | Negative See Addendum XVI. All positives will be reflexed. HIV4GHIVAntibodyAntigencombo(16).pdf |
| Lab Code: | Serology |
| Requisition: | HIV |
| Test Frequency: | Serology Mon-Fri, Chemistry ED Screens, LDR and occupational exposures evenings, nights, weekends & holidays. Once/day |
| Routine TAT: | 1 day for negative results (excluding weekends) |
| Stat TAT: | 2 hrs |
| CPT Code(s): | 87389 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |