HIV Supplemental Assay - Geenius
Laboratory Fee
Schedule
Procedure #: MBP0231A
CPT: 86701, 86702Additional
HIV Supplemental Assay - Geenius| Synonym(s): | HIV Serum Confirmation Test |
| Requisition Form | N/A |
Test Description | The Geenius™ HIV 1/2 Supplemental Assay is a single-use immunochromatographic assay for the confirmation and differentiation of individual antibodies to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Types 1 and 2 (HIV-1 and HIV-2). |
Pre-Approval Needed | N/A |
Supplemental Information Required | N/A |
| Supplemental Form(s) | N/A |
| Performed on Specimens from (sources) | Human Specimen
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| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing | Serum collected in SST or Red top tubes |
| Minimum Volume/Size Required | 50 µL |
| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping | - Store at 2-8° C for up to 5 days.
- Store frozen at -20° C or colder for long term storage.
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| Transport Medium | N/A |
| Specimen Labeling | At least 2 patient specific identifiers: First and last name as one identifier and a DOB or a unique patient specific identifier (e.g. Medical Record number); must match information on submission form (G-2A). |
| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements | - Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Handle as infectious agent using universal precautions.
- Triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents.
Additional forms & resources
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| Method | Immunochromatography |
| Turn-around Time | 2 working days |
| Interferences/Limitations | Material must be viable. Improper storage or shipping temperatures limit organism recovery. |
| Common Causes for Rejection | Insufficient quantity, unacceptable specimen type or source, improper shipping conditions, expired media or collection container, discrepancies between specimen label and submission form, and/or incomplete or missing submission form. |
| Additional Information | Supplemental assay to be completed per CDC algorithm. This is a reflex test only.
Not a stand-alone assay. If not in TAC or fee schedule then cannot submit on template but add to another one.
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