HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation, Serum
Test Mnemonic
HIV2CN
CPT Codes
- 86689 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
7919-4
Aliases
- HIV-2 Antibody blot
- HIV-2 Antibody Confirmation by Immunoblot
- HIV-2 Blot
- HIV-2 Confirmation
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Dpt of Lab Med & Pathology
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Frozen |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Indefinitely |
Days Performed
Mon
Turnaround Time
7 - 11 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Line Immunoassay (INNO-LIA) |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Confirmation of the presence of HIV-2 antibodies in patients with repeatedly reactive combined HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibody or HIV-2 antibody-only screening test results Diagnosis of HIV-2 infection