| Synonym(s): |
HIV Screen |
| Requisition Form |
G-2A |
| Test Description |
The BioPlex 2200 HIV Ag-Ab assay is a multiplex flow immunoassay that is run on the fully automated BioPlex 2200 system. The assay methodology permits simultaneous detection and identification of anti-HIV-1, anti-HIV-2, and HIV-1 p24 antigen in a single reaction vessel. |
| Pre-Approval Needed |
N/A |
| Supplemental Information Required |
N/A |
| Supplemental Form(s) |
N/A |
| Performed on Specimens from (sources) |
Human |
| Sample/Specimen Type for Testing |
Serum collected in SST or Red top tubes |
| Minimum Volume/Size Required |
1.0 mL |
| Storage/Preservation Prior to Shipping |
- Store at 2°C to 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 |
- Two patient-specific identifiers required (e.g., patient full name, date of birth, Medical record number)
- Identifiers on specimen must exactly match submission form.
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| Shipping and Specimen Handling Requirements |
- Ship according to Dangerous Goods Regulations, IATA, and/or CFR 49.
- Handle as infectious agent using universal precautions.
- Triple contain in accordance with federal shipping regulations for infectious agents
Additional forms & resources
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| Method |
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay |
| Turn-around Time |
4 working days |
| Interferences/Limitations |
Contaminated, icteric, lipemic, hemolyzed or heat inactivated sera may cause erroneous results and should be avoided. |
| 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
- incomplete or missing submission form.
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| Additional Information |
Specimens with a Reactive reaction will be tested in duplicate per CDC algorithm. |