HIV, rapid (source patients only)-7189A
Test info
HIV, rapid (source patients only)
7189A
86703.2
RHV
- HIV, rapid
- An HIV-1/HIV-2 differentiation test will be performed at and additional charge if the rapid HIV 1/2 is positive
Does not replace current HIV-1/2 test.
Ordered STAT on source patient.
For order on source patients only
Rapid HIV testing is available at the following locations only:
- AHL Central Laboratory
- Buffalo Hospital
- Cambridge Medical Center
- District One Hospital
- Mercy Hospital - Mercy Campus
- Mercy Hospital - Unity Campus
- New Ulm Medical Center
- Regina Medical Center
- St Francis Regional Medical Center
- United Hospital
Specimen
EDTA whole blood
2.0 mL
1.0 mL
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting
Lavender (EDTA), 4mL
Sodium heparin (Na hep) whole blood
Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel, 4mL
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Ambient - 2 days
Frozen - 3 months
- Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
- Hemolysis (some procedures)
- Improper anticoagulant or ratio
- Delay in transport
- Improper storage temperature affecting results
- Improper container
- Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
- Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Performance
AHL - Chemistry: C
Daily
1 day
Immunoassay
Clinical and Interpretive info
Non-reactive
Billing
86703
Yes
Tracking
03/26/2004
05/02/2024
01/04/2024