The Geenius™ HIV 1/2 Supplemental Assay is an immunochromatographic assay for the confirmation and differentiation of individual antibodies to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Types 1 and 2 (HIV-1 and HIV-2).

• Store at 2-8° C for up to 5 days.
• For long term storage, store frozen at -20°C or below.

• Two patient-specific identifiers required on specimen (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, medical record number). 
• Three patient identifiers are preferred. 
• Patient identifiers on specimen label must exactly match identifiers on submission form (e.g., abbreviated name on label and full name on form is not acceptable).  
• Additional DSHS Laboratory specimen labeling guidelines available online here. 

• Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
• Category B Biological Substance, UN3373 shipping requirements apply.  
• Handle as infectious agent using universal precautions. 
• Triple contained in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents.  
• Submitters are responsible for packaging and shipping specimens according to regulatory requirements.  
• Additional DSHS Laboratory specimen shipping guidelines online here.  

• The homology between HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses can lead to cross-reactivity between anti-HIV-1 and anti-HIV-2 antibodies. 
• False negative results may occur in individuals infected with HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), or pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

• Insufficient specimen quantity.
• Unacceptable specimen type or source.
• Improper shipping conditions.
• Expired media or collection container.
• Expired reagents/media/collection container. 
• Discrepancies between G-2A submission form and specimen label. 
• Missing/incomplete/illegible submission form or label.