Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 by Quantitative PCR
CPT Code(s): | 87536 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), plasma preparation tube, or CSF. Specimen Preparation:Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL plasma or CSF to an RDL Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 1.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:On Cells: Ambient: 24 hours; After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 6 weeks |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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