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eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB2376 HIV 1/2 Screen, 4th Generation with Reflexes
LAB473 HIV Screen, 4th Generation (DHMC/CGP/APD/NLH) —LAB ONLY
LAB3193 Prenatal Screen
Test Information
Screens for HIV-1 p24 antigen and antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2.
Positive screens reflex to confirmatory testing by HIV antibody at additional cost.
Specimens negative for the confirmatory assay will then reflex for qualitative nucleic acid screening at additional cost.
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 1.0 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: No more than five freeze, thaw cycles possible.Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 1 Day
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerate: 4 Weeks
Frozen: 3 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| HIV AB/AG SCREEN | 56888-1 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
87389
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)