HIV-1 Co-Receptor Tropism by Next Generation Sequencing (DEEPGEN)
| CPT Code(s): | 87906 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA). Also acceptable: Plasma separator tube (PST). Specimen Preparation:Specimens collected in lavender (EDTA) must be separated from cells within 6 hours of collection. Specimens collected in plasma separator tube (PST) must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 5 mL plasma to RDL Standard Transport Tubes and freeze immediately. (Min: 1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Critical Frozen: Separate specimens must be submitted with multiple tests are ordered. Stability:Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Indefinitely |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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