Test Overview
Chemiluminecent Immunoassay (CLIA)
To detect presence of HIV-1 p24 antigen and HIV-1/2/O antibodies which have been associated with AIDS. The performance of this assay has not been established with cord blood, neonatal specimens, cadaver specimens, heat-inactivated samples or body fluids other than serum or plasma.
Non-Reactive. Reactive results are repeated for verification; repeatable specimens will be tested for HIV1/2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation Assay.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
4 hours
- AIDS
- HTLV-III
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Antibody
- Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus III Antibody
- HIV-1 p24 antigen
- HIV-1/2/O antibodies
- HIV Screening Test
STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum or plasma into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Additional Information
By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that informed consent has been obtained from the patient as required by applicable state or federal laws. All reactive, repeatable specimens will be tested for HIV1/2 Antibody Confirmation and Differentiation Assay, at an additional charge. By ordering this test the clinician acknowledges that additional reflex testing will be performed and billed at a separate additional charge if indicated.