HIV 1/O/2 Enhanced (EHIV)
Methodology
The HIV assay is a direct sandwich immunoassay that uses direct chemiluminometric technology.
Test Utility
This test is used for the determination of antibodies of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, including group O and/or type 2.
Specimen Collection and Preparation
Serum or plasma sample in the following tubes:
Serum separator tube (gold or tiger top)
Lithium/Sodium Heparin (green top)
EDTA (lavender top)
ACD (yellow top)
Specimen Storage and Stability
Store serum or plasma at the following temperatures:
Room temperature: 15°C to 25°C up to 24 hours
Refrigerated: 2°C to 8°C up to 14 days
2°C to 8°C for up to 7 days (Primary tube samples – stoppered and upright)
Primary samples include serum on the clot, plasma on packed red cells and gel barrier collection tubes.
Frozen: -20°C or lower for up to 1 year
Specimen Rejection
Insufficient sample volume
Sample not stored at proper temperature
Frozen whole blood
Severely hemolyzed samples
Severely lipemic specimens
Specimen labeled incorrectly or not labeled
Reference Pages
Performed
Monday – Saturday
Result available within 24 hours of receipt in laboratory
NOTE: Specimens are refrigerated (2-8°) for 7 days before disposal
Contacts
Vibra Health Laboratory
1307- A, Allen Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 846-0663