| Test Name: | Human Immunodeficiency Virus Antibody |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB5217 | | |
| CPT Code: | 86703 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum; 2.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops are gold and red. |
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed daily |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | | |
| | Routine: 2 days |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Client: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, centrifuge the specimen and remove the serum from the red cells. Store and transport the specimen at 2-8° C within 14 days. If longer periods of storage are required the specimen must be frozen at -20° C. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport, excessive hemolysis. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Additional Information: | All reactives are confirmed by HIV 1/2 Immunoblot (Western Blot). |