HIV-1 Western Blot
Test Mnemonic
HIV1CO
CPT Codes
- 86689 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- HIV-1 Antibody Confirmation
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium citrate (Lt. Blue) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. | |
| 1 mL | Plasma | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. | |
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender) | Refrigerated | Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: Up to 1 week is acceptable, but not preferred |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 1 week |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: Indefinitely (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Western Blot (WB) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for HIV 1 or HIV 1-2 antibodies. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This assay should not be used for blood donor screening, associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/P).