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

  
  • 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
  
03/22/2022
  
11/15/2021