Laboratory Fee Schedule
Procedure #: MBP0231A
CPT: 86701, 86702
Synonym(s): |
HIV Supplemental Assay, HIV-1/HIV-2 Antibody Differentiation, HIV-1/2 Antibody, Anti-HIV |
Requisition Form |
N/A |
Test Description
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The Geenius™ HIV 1/2 Supplemental Assay is an immunochromatographic assay for the confirmation and differentiation of individual antibodies to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Types 1 and 2 (HIV-1 and HIV-2).
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Pre-Approval
Needed
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N/A |
Supplemental Information Required
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N/A |
Supplemental Form(s) |
N/A |
Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
Human |
Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
Serum collected in serum separator tube (SST) or red top tubes. |
Minimum Volume/Size Required |
50 µL |
Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
- Store at 2-8° C for up to 5 days.
- For long term storage, store frozen at -20°C or below.
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Transport Medium |
N/A |
Specimen Labeling |
- Two patient-specific identifiers required on specimen (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, medical record number).
- Three patient identifiers are preferred.
- Patient identifiers on specimen label must exactly match identifiers on submission form (e.g., abbreviated name on label and full name on form is not acceptable).
- Additional DSHS Laboratory specimen labeling guidelines available online here.
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Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Category B Biological Substance, UN3373 shipping requirements apply.
- Handle as infectious agent using universal precautions.
- Triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents.
- Submitters are responsible for packaging and shipping specimens according to regulatory requirements.
- Additional DSHS Laboratory specimen shipping guidelines online here.
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Method |
Immunochromatography |
Turn-around Time |
2 working days |
Interferences/Limitations |
- The homology between HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses can lead to cross-reactivity between anti-HIV-1 and anti-HIV-2 antibodies.
- False negative results may occur in individuals infected with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), or pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
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Common Causes for Rejection |
- Insufficient specimen quantity.
- Unacceptable specimen type or source.
- Improper shipping conditions.
- Expired media or collection container.
- Expired reagents/media/collection container.
- Discrepancies between G-2A submission form and specimen label.
- Missing/incomplete/illegible submission form or label.
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Additional Information |
The HIV Supplemental Assay is a reflex test only and cannot be requested as a stand-alone test.
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