Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Organization:	Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Test Name/Synonym:	HIV Diagnostic Testing (Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV 1, HIV 2, HIV Serology, HIV Screen, HIV Antibody-Antigen, HIVAb, Rapid HIV Serology, HIV Qualitative PCR, HIV Proviral DNA, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS)

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Additional Test Information:	See information below to determine which test is required then click on a specific link below to access detailed information for specimen type, collection method, transportation, patient criteria etc. HIV Serology Synonyms: HIV Antibody, HIVAb, HIV Antibody-Antigen Serology, HIV Screen, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS Testing is for individuals with: symptoms of infection exposure to an HIV-infected person high-risk behavior pregnancy unknown HIV status Third Party HIV Serology - Not Insured by Provincial Health Care Plan Synonyms: HIV-1 and HIV-2, HIV Serology, HIVDSC Testing is for 3rd party requests for: Company medicals Immigration Insurance medicals Travel or work visas HIV Serology by Rapid Assay Synonyms: HIV Rapid Antibody Screen Testing is restricted to: Source patient in blood/body fluid exposure Women in labour and delivery with unknown HIV status Acutely ill patients where rapid result is required for immediate patient care HIV Qualitative PCR Synonyms: HIV QUAL, HIVQL, HIV Detection NAT (nucleic acid testing) Testing is for: Follow-up of a positive HIV serology screening test result with NEGATIVE or INDETERMINATE HIV confirmation test (Antibody Differentiation) HIV Proviral DNA PCR Synonyms: Proviral DNA, HIV 1/2 PCR and HIV DNA Testing is for: diagnosis of vertical HIV transmission in infants unusual or complicated HIV scenarios (e.g., those with conflicting serological and molecular results)

Last Updated On:	Friday, August 5, 2022

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