Test Code HIVC HIV Ag/Ab Combo Screen
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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HIVC |
Methodology
Immunoassay
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit Both of the following specimens:
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Note: Indicate serum. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Container/Tube: EDTA Plasma Tube
Specimen Volume: 1 ml Plasma
Note: Indicate plasma (Plasma will be used for confirmation testing if indicated)
Label specimen appropriately.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Daily
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86701 (HH Bill Code 0205556)
Reference Values
Nonreactive (reported as Abnormal or nonreactive)
All Abnormal results will be confirmed with supplemental testing at an additional charge.