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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
,
Dallas
,
TX
75235
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General Information
Performed: Monday-Friday
Turn Around Time: 1-3 days
CPT Codes: 86701, 86702
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Clinical Utility: Supplemental assay for the confirmation and differentiation of individual antibodies to HIV Types 1 and 2 detected in specimens found to be repeatedly reactive by diagnostic screening procedures (HIV Ag/Ab Combo Test). Test not performed on patients < 2 years old.
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HIV Testing Algorithm
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Geenius HIV 1/2 Ab |
Immunochromatographic |
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HIV Negative |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Red w Gel, 5mL |
5 |
mL |
Original Tube Only. NO pour overs. Deliver within 2 hours of collection. |
Room Temperature |
Transport serum at room temperature if delivery is < 2 days or refrigerated. |