Test Code HIV HIV Types 1/2 (HIV-1, HIV-2) Antibodies, Serum

Performing Laboratory

Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory

Preferred:
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA) tube AND Gold Top, Serum gel (SST-Gel) tube
Minimum Volume: 1ml each
Collection Instructions:

Also Acceptable:
Container/Tube: Lavender Top and Plain, Red Top

Negative

Positive speciens will be sent to reference lab for confirmation.

See “HIV Clinical Interpretive Guide—Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory” in “Special Instructions” for further interpretive information.

Ambient: 8 hours
Refrigerate: 14 days

Monday through Friday

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

86703