LOINC Code 95524-5: HIV 1 and 2 Ab IA Nom

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component HIV 1 & 2 Ab. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Both
• Method: IA

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• HIV 1 and 2 Ab [Identifier] in Serum or Plasma by Immunoassay
• HIV 1 & 2 Ab
• The detection & differentiation of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies, also known as third generation testing, in serum or plasma specimens by immunoassay methods. Testing is performed as an additional, more specific test to confirm the presence of HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies found by screening procedures.
• ABS; Aby; AIDS; Antby; Anti; Antibodies; Antibody; Autoantibodies; Autoantibody; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; HIV 1 and 2 Ab; HIV type 1; HIV type I; HIV1; HIV1+2; Human immunodeficiency virus; i; IAA; ID; Identity or presence; II; Infectious Disease; InfectiousDisease; MEIA; Microbiology; Nominal; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; SUDS

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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