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HIV Antibody Screen Confirmation
| Item | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||||
| Test code | HIVWB | ||||||
| Test group | HIV | ||||||
| Performed by | Immunology | ||||||
| In House Availability | Every other Wednesday (day shift) | ||||||
| Method | Western blot | ||||||
| Container type | Red top | ||||||
| Amount to Collect | 3 mL blood | ||||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||||||
| Processing notes | Refrigerate sample | ||||||
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| Synonyms | Human immunodeficiency virus antibody; HIV-1; HIV-2 | ||||||
| Stability | Refrigerated 4 days | ||||||
| Turn around times | 2-9 days | ||||||
| Additional information | Test is ordered only by Immunology Laboratory Positive results are automatically forwarded to California public health per regulations. However, this does not absolve the ordering provider from any additional reporting if such is required. |
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| Medical Necessity? | Yes. Click here for more information | ||||||
| LOINC code | 5221-7 | ||||||
| Last Updated | 3/18/2013 12:00:41 PM | ||||||
| Entry Number | 508 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667