Ordering Guidance

This test is indicated for qualitative detection and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection in a person with indeterminate or inconclusive HIV serologic test results or who is suspected to be in the acute / early HIV infection stage (ie, "window period"). If serologic testing has not yet been performed on the patient, order either HVCOP / HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antigen and Antibody Routine Screen, Plasma or HIVDX / HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antigen and Antibody Diagnostic Evaluation, Plasma, where this test will automatically be added on depending on the results of the serologic test.

Shipping Instructions

1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice.

2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze plasma specimen at -20 to -80° C until shipment on dry ice.

Specimen Required

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot plasma into plastic vial per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).

2. Freeze aliquoted plasma for shipment.