Test ID: WBANF
HIV-1/-2 Antibody Confirmation Without Immunofluorescence Assay, Serum
NY State Approved 
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Confirmatory detection of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 antibodies in patients with reactive antibody screen or rapid HIV antibody results
Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV2 | HIV-2 Ab Eval, S | Yes | No |
| HIV2L | HIV-2 Ab Confirmation, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
This HIV-1/-2 antibody confirmatory evaluation begins with HIV-1 antibody by Western blot (WB) assay. If WB is negative, indeterminate or unreadable, then HIV-2 antibody evaluation is performed at an additional charge. If HIV-2 antibody evaluation is reactive, then HIV-2 antibody confirmation testing will be added at an additional charge.
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
-HIV Serologic Interpretive Guide
-HIV Testing Algorithm (excludes HIV rapid testing)
-HIV Rapid Serologic Testing Follow-up Algorithm
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Western Blot
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
HIV-1/-2 Ab Confirmation w/o IFA, S
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