HIV-1 Antigen and HIV-1 / HIV-2 Antibody
HIV-1 Antigen and HIV-1 / HIV-2 Antibody (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) with Reflex to HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody Differentiation
Brief Description
Specimens will be screened by using a CMIA test for the qualitative detection of HIV-1 p24 antigen, and IgM and IgG antibodies to HIV-1 and/or HIV-2.
Any repeatedly reactive CMIA specimen will be tested with the Geenius assay that differentiates antibodies to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Types 1 and 2 (HIV-1/HIV-2).
If the Geenius Interpretation is Negative, HIV-1 Indeterminate, HIV-2 Indeterminate, or HIV Indeterminate, the specimen will be sent out for an HIV nucleic acid test (NAT) if specimen requirements are met.
This multi-test algorithm is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and has been adopted by the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) for the diagnosis of HIV.
This test is not intended for use in screening blood or plasma donors. This test has not been FDA approved for children less than 2 years of age or for cadaveric specimens.
Laboratory Unit
Immunology
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) / Immunochromatographic
Specimen Collection
One 6 mL red top vacutainer tube or EDTA, heparin, serum separator (SST)
Storage/Transport
2 mL of whole blood or 1 mL of serum or plasma
Store specimens at refrigerator temperature (2-8° C) prior to shipment.
Specimens should be sent daily or next working day.
Transport in MSPHL shipping containers at room temperature.
Specimens must be received in the laboratory within 7 days after collection.
Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
Serum, plasma
Test Request Form(s)
Possible Results
CMIA: Reactive, Non-Reactive, Test Cancelled/Unsatisfactory
Geenius Interpretation: HIV-1 Positive, Negative, HIV-1 Indeterminate, HIV Positive (Untypable), HIV-2 Positive, HIV-2 Indeterminate, HIV Indeterminate, HIV-2 Positive with HIV-1 cross reactivity, Test Cancelled/Unsatisfactory
Unacceptable Conditions
No Name on Specimen
Name on Specimen Does Not Match Name on Request Form
Quantity Not Sufficient
Grossly Hemolyzed
In Transit for More Than 7 Days
Interfering Substances
Hemolysis and bacterial contamination
Result Reported
1-3 days after receipt of specimen
Fees
N/A
CPT Codes
87389 HIV-1 Ag/HIV-1 and HIV-2 Ab; if reflexed, add HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Differentiation 86701 and 86702
LOINC/SNOMED Codes
HIV Ag/Ab Combo: 56888-1, Geenius: 80203-3 (HIV-1 Ab: 68961-2, HIV-2 Ab: 81641-3)
Additional Information
Testing alone cannot be used to diagnose AIDS, which is a clinical syndrome. The diagnosis of AIDS must be established clinically. A nonreactive result does not exclude the possibility of exposure to or infection with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2. Nonreactive results may be because antigen and antibody levels are below the limit of detection of this assay.