HIV p24 Antigen/Antibody With Reflex to Confirmation

CPT: 87389. If reflex testing is performed, concomitant CPT codes/charges will apply.
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Synonyms

  • HIV Antigen/Antibody
  • HIV-1
  • HIV-2
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  • p24

Test Includes

HIV p24 antigen/antibody screen for HIV-1 antibody, HIV-2 antibody, and HIV-1 p24 antigen by EIA; reflex of EIA positive specimens to a HIV-1/HIV-2 antibody differentiation assay; specimens positive by the screening assay but negative by the antibody differentiation assay reflex to HIV-1/HIV-2 RNA testing by qualitative nucleic acid amplification (NAA).


Special Instructions

This test requires a dedicated, unopened, gel-barrier tube or red-top tube sent directly to the testing facility.

This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended to ask all patients who may be indicated for this test about biotin supplementation. Patients should be cautioned to stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.


Expected Turnaround Time

1 - 2 days



Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Serum


Volume

2 mL


Minimum Volume

1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)


Container

Gel-barrier tube or red-top tube


Collection

Usual blood collection technique (do not freeze serum gel tubes; send to the lab refrigerated)


Storage Instructions

Refrigerate. Sample may be stored for two days at room temperature. For shipping, it is recommended that serum be refrigerated.


Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

48 hours (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)

Refrigerated

14 days (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)

Frozen

14 days (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference) *This stability information is intended for laboratory storage. Do not freeze serum gel tubes; send to the lab refrigerated.

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x5 (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference)


Causes for Rejection

Specimen aliquot; specimen grossly hemolyzed; specimen in container other than those listed; received outside of specimen and/or storage and/or labeling requirements


Test Details


Use

CDC-recommended algorithm for laboratory diagnosis of HIV infection, including acute and primary infection.


Limitations

Reactive (repeatedly) specimens must be investigated by additional supplemental tests. A negative test for an individual does not preclude exposure to or infection with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2. Negative results can occur if the quantity of the marker present in the sample is too low for detection by the assay or if the marker is not present during the stage of disease in which a sample is collected.


Methodology

(1) HIV antigen/antibody enzyme immunoassay (EIA) screen for antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 and HIV-1 p24 antigen: Reflex to supplementary differentiation assay; (2) Screen positive with negative antibody typing: Reflex to qualitative nucleic acid amplification (NAA)


References

Association of Public Health Laboratories. Suggested Reporting Language for the HIV Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Algorithm. APHL 2019. APHL Web site. https://www.aphl.org/aboutAPHL/publications/Documents/ID-2019Jan-HIV-Lab-Test-Suggested-Reporting-Language.pdf. Accessed November 2019.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Laboratory testing for the diagnosis of HIV infection : updated recommendations. CDC Stacks Web site. https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/23447. Accessed November 2019.
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Criteria for Laboratory Testing and Diagnosis of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection, Approved Guideline. M53-A. Wayne, Pa: CLSI; 2011.

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
083935 HIV Ab/p24 Ag with Reflex 75622-1 083936 HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen 56888-1
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083941 HIV 1 Ab 68961-2
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083942 HIV 2 Ab 81641-3
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083964 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 139826 HIV-1 RNA 25835-0
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083964 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 139827 HIV-2 RNA 69353-1
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083964 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 083965 Final Interpretation 85380-4
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083964 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 083944 HIV 1/2 Supplemental Ab Test N/A
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083962 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 139826 HIV-1 RNA 25835-0
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083962 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 139827 HIV-2 RNA 69353-1
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083962 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 083963 Final Interpretation 85380-4
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083962 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 083944 HIV 1/2 Supplemental Ab Test N/A
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083966 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 139826 HIV-1 RNA 25835-0
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083966 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 139827 HIV-2 RNA 69353-1
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083966 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 083967 Final Interpretation 85380-4
Reflex Table for HIV Ab/p24 Ag Screen
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 083940 HIV 1/2 Ab Differentiation 083954 Interpretation: 80203-3
Reflex 2 083966 HIV-1/HIV-2 Qualitative RNA 083944 HIV 1/2 Supplemental Ab Test N/A

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