Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Combo Antigen/Antibody (HIV-1/O/2) by ELISA, with Reflex to HIV-1 Antibody Confirmation by Western Blot
| CPT Code(s): | 87389; if reflexed, add 86689 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), green (sodium or lithium heparin), or red (clot activator) Specimen Preparation:Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. Remove particulate material. (Min: 0.5 mL). Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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