Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube
Specimen Volume: 5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes. Spin specimen in centrifuge and separate. Send serum in pour off tube.
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Positive results will be sent to Michigan Medicine for confirmation at an additional charge. Other reflex testing could include HIV 2 and immunofluorescence at an additional charge. When ordering HIV tests, it is required by Michigan law that patient be counseled and consent for testing has been obtained (and retained in patient record) by ordering physician. Informational booklets that include a consent form are available from Michigan Department Community Health at 800-872-2437.
Negative
Monday through Sunday
86703-HIV-1 and HIV-2
86702-HIV antibody-type 2 (if appropriate)