Test ID: HV1CD
HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibodies for Cadaveric or Hemolyzed Specimens, Serum
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Diagnosis of HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 infection in cadaveric or hemolyzed serum specimens from symptomatic patients with or without risk factors for HIV infection (assay kit is FDA-approved for testing cadaveric or hemolyzed blood specimens)
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 | Secondary ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIVFA | 81758 | HIV-1 Ab Confirm by IFA, S | Yes | No |
| HIV2 | 86702 | HIV-2 Ab Eval, S | Yes | No |
| WBAR | 23878 | HIV-1/-2 Ab Confirm Eval, S | Yes | No |
| HIV2F | 80443 | HIV 2 Antibody, IBL | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
This test begins with HIV-1/-2 antibody EIA. If HIV-1/-2 antibody EIA is reactive, then WBAR/23878 HIV-1/-2 Antibody Confirmatory Evaluation, Serum is performed at an additional charge. WBAR/23878 HIV-1/-2 Antibody Confirmatory Evaluation, Serum is a reflex test that includes HIV-1 Western blot (WB) assay and, when appropriate and at an additional charge, HIV-2 EIA, HIV-1 immunofluorescence, and HIV-2 immunoblot.
See HIV Testing Algorithm (excludes HIV rapid testing) in Special Instructions.
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
HV1CD/83628, HIV2/86702: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)-Screening Procedure
WBAR/23878: Western Blot
HIVFA/81758: Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay
HIV2F/80443: Immunoblot
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
Anti-HIV
Anti-HTLV III
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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