| Ordering Recommendation: |
Order only to confirm a repeatedly reactive HIV-2 antibody screen result. For diagnosing HIV-2, refer to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 2 (HIV-2) Antibody by ELISA with Reflex to HIV-2 Supplemental (0051250), which follows the CDC proposed guidelines for diagnosing HIV-2 infection.
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| Methodology: |
Qualitative Immunoblot
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
3-8 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Plain red, lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Also acceptable: Gray, green (sodium or lithium heparin), yellow (ACD Solution A or B).
Specimen Preparation: Transport 1 mL serum or plasma. (Min: 0.25 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature and frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Separator tubes.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
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