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Test ID: HIV2
HIV-2 Antibody Evaluation, Serum

Secondary ID A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011

86702

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Diagnosis of HIV-2 infection in symptomatic patients with or without risk factors for HIV-2 infection.

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 IDSecondary IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
HIV2F80443HIV 2 Antibody, IBLYesNo

Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

If the test for HIV-2 antibody by EIA is repeatedly reactive, then HIC2F/80443 HIV 2 ANTIBODY, IBL will be sent to Focus Diagnostics, Inc. for confirmatory/supplemental testing at an additional charge.

 

The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:

-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

HIV2/86702: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
HIV2F/80443: Immunoblot

Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name

HIV-2 Ab Eval, S

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV)