Test Code HIV4GC HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation (For use after inital screening is postive only)

Important Note

DO NOT use this assay as a screening test. If HIV4G is reactive, then the lab will order this confirmatory testing.

Sunquest Order Code
LAB5384: HIV4GC - LAB ORDER ONLY

Container/Tube Type:

SST serum is okay to send too. (Per PATHLAB - LM)

Red (No Additive)
Lavender (EDTA)
Green (Lithium Heparin)

Collection Information:

Collect serum or plasma samples and separate the plasma/serum from the cells within 2 hours.

Transport Information:

Transport clear serum/plasma in a pour off tube.

Minimum Sample Volume:

0.2 mL of serum/plasma (approximately 0.4 mL of whole blood based upon a normal patient hematocrit)

Refrigerated Stability:

14 days

Frozen Stability:

30 days

Ambient Stability:

48 hours

Pathology Laboratory, UnityPoint Health, Des Moines

86701-HIV-1 Antibody

86702-HIV-2 Antibody

Methodology:

Immunochromatographic Assay

Performed:

Monday-Friday 8:00a to 10:00p
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a to 5:00p

Analytical Time:

1 - 2 days