Rapid HIV BBF Exposure (HRV)

Department: Virology
Test Synonym(s): LAB473, HRV, Rapid HRV, BBF Exposure
Test Components: HIV-1 p24 antigen, HIV-1/HIV-2 antibodies
CPT Codes: 87806
Methodology: Immunochromatographic
Reference Range: Nonreactive
Tube Type: Gold top SST (Clot activator with gel) or Red top (no gel), or Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen: Serum
Alternate Specimen: EDTA plasma
Pediatric Requirements: Red top microtainer
Volume: 1 tube
Minimum Volume: Red top microtainer
Temperature: Refrigerated (2-8 degrees C)
Stability: Labile specimen. Keep refrigerated.
Reasons for Rejection: Obvious microbial contamination; specimens other than serum or plasma; heat-inactivated specimens; specimens that have incurred more than 3 freeze-thaw cycles
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous; Processed ASAP upon request
TAT: 30 minutes - 1 hour
Significance: The circumstance that warrants the use of this rapid assay is testing the source of an exposure to human body fluids.
Special Instructions: A recommendation to order HIV-1 nucleic-acid testing on a separate specimen will be made for certain results. Antibody-reactive specimens are confirmed by HIV-1/HIV-2 differentiation assay. A negative result does not rule out infection with HIV.

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