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Test Code RHIV12 Rapid HIV-1/HIV-2 Ab With P24 Antigen

Clinical Information

Rapid HIV 1/2 qualitative immunoassay tests for the simultaneous detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) p24 antigen (Ag) and antibodies (Ab) to HIV-1 and Type 2 (HIV-2) in human serum or plasma. It is intended for use as a point-of-care test to aid in the diagnosis of infection with HIV-1 and HIV-2, including an acute HIV-1 infection, and may distinguish acute HIV-1 infection from established HIV-1 infection when the specimen is positive for HIV-1 p24 antigen and negative for anti-HIV-1 and anti-HIV-2 antibodies.

Synonym

  • RHIV12
  • Alere Determination HIV 1/2 Ag/Ab Combo

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Specimen Source: 3 mL
Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 2 days
Refrigerated: 7 days

Rejected Due To

  • Specimen frozen and thawed more than 3 times

Testing Algorithm

If HIV Ab and/or p24 antigen is reactive, then HIV-1/HIV-2 Differentiation (LABHIV12) will be performed at an additional charge.

Reflex Test

Reporting Name Available Separately Always Reported
HIV-1/HIV-2 Differentiation Yes No

Interpretation

Non Reactive

Method Description

Qualitative immunoassay / immunochromatographic test for simultaneous and qualitative detection of free HIV-1 p24 antigen and antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2.

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 day

Reporting Name

Rapid HIV-1/HIV-2 Ab With P24 Antigen

CPT Code Information

87389

LOINC Code Information

75666-8
75666-8