Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Antibody Confirmation by Western Blot
| CPT Code(s): | 86689 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA), green (sodium or lithium heparin) or lt. blue (sodium citrate). 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. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: Up to 1 week is acceptable, but not preferred; 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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