HIV, rapid (source patients only)

Alphabetical Test listing

HIV, rapid (source patients only)-7189A

Test name:

Test number:

7189A

Excellian order number:

86703.2

Abbreviation:

RHV

Tests included:

HIV, rapid
- An HIV-1/HIV-2 differentiation test will be performed at and additional charge if the rapid HIV 1/2 is positive

Useful for:

Does not replace current HIV-1/2 test.

Ordered STAT on source patient.

Limitations:

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 type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

2.0 mL

Minimum volume:

1.0 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate specimen type:

Sodium heparin (Na hep) whole blood

Alternate collection container:

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel, 4mL

Alternate transport container:

Dk green Sodium heparin (Na hep), no gel, 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Ambient - 2 days

Frozen - 3 months

Reason for rejection:

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)

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

Immunoassay

Reference ranges:

Non-reactive

CPT codes:

86703

Subject to medical necessity (Y/N):

Yes

LCD/NCD:

Medical necessity

Date created:

03/26/2004

Revised date:

05/02/2024

Review date:

01/04/2024