Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 (HIV-1) by Quantitative PCR with Reflex to HIV-1 Genotype by Sequencing
CPT Code(s): | 87536; if reflexed, add 87901 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or plasma preparation tube. Multiple tubes may be required. Specimen Preparation:Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours. Transfer two 3 mL aliquots of plasma to individual RDL Standard Transport Tubes. (Min: 3 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:Ambient: On cells: 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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