HIV Ag/Ab combo
- Useful for:
The simultaneous qualitative detection of HIV p24 antigen and antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and/or type 2in human serum. It is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of HIV-1/HIV-2 infection and as a screening test to prevent transmission of HIV-1/HIV-2 to recipients of blood, blood components, cells, tissues and organs.
- Method Name: CMIA
- Other Common Names: HIV combo, HIV-1/-2, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), HIV Types 1 and 2 Antibodies
- Medicover Laboratories Code Name: 7020
- Fasting or other requirements: None
- Specimen Type: Serum
- Specimen Required Supplies: Serum gel vial (preferred), Red top vial (acceptable)
- Specimen Volume: 0.5 ml
- Specimen retention time: 7 days
- Report Available: Same day/1 day
- Performing Laboratories Location: Central Lab
