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December 2021: Test Delay – HIV-1 Antibody Confirmation by Western Blot (HIV1CO)
Test Delay:
HIV-1 Antibody Confirmation by Western Blot (HIV1CO)
Effective December 14, 2021.
HIV-1 by Western Blot (HIV1CO) testing performed by CCL’s partnered reference laboratory is experiencing extended test delays caused by a nationwide shortage of testing kits.
These delays are anticipated to affect HIV1CO testing until February 2022.
Alternative Test
HIV-1/2 Antibody Confirmatory (HIV12M)
Test name: HIV-1/2 Ab Confirmatory
Order code: HIV12M
Specimen type: Serum
Collection container: Gold SST
Alternative specimen type: Plasma
Alternative collection container: Lavender K2EDTA
Transport temperature: Refrigerated
If you have any questions about these changes, please contact Client Services for assistance.
