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Confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies in plasma specimens that show reactive results with third-(HIV-1/-2 antibody only) and fourth-generation (HIV antigen and antibody) HIV serologic assays
This test is not useful as a screening test for HIV infection in symptomatic or asymptomatic individuals. It is not to be used as a screening or confirmatory test for blood donor specimens.
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
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HIVQN | HIV-1 RNA Detect/Quant, P | Yes | No |
This test is for confirmation and differentiation of HIV-1/2 antibodies. If the following result types are obtained then HIV-1 RNA detection and quantification will be performed at an additional charge:
-HIV-1 and HIV-2 both negative
-Indeterminate for HIV-1 and negative for HIV-2
-Negative for HIV-1 and indeterminate for HIV-2
-HIV-1 and HIV-2 both indeterminate
See HIV Testing Algorithm (Fourth Generation Screening Assay), Including Neonatal Testing and Follow-up of Reactive Rapid Serologic Test Results in Special Instructions.
Rapid Immunochromatographic Assay