Test Code HIV Ab 1/2 HIV Ab 1/2
Performing Laboratory
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube: Gold top, serum gel
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send specimen in original tube.
2. If pre-processing before sending to the Lab: Allow to clot 30 minutes, (but not longer than 24 hours), centrifuge, refrigerate and return to the Lab.
Reference Values
Nonreactive
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Analytical Time:
1 day
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT:
LOINC:
Order Code:
Result Code:
Result Name:
Stability
7 days 20-25oC,
4 weeks 2-8oC,
3 months -20oC
Methodology
Manufacturer: Roche Diagnostics
Analyzer: Cobas Pro’s
Methodology: Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)