Human Immunodeficiency Virus Types 1 and 2 (HIV-1/2) Antibody Differentiation, Supplemental, with Reflex to HIV-1 Quantitative PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 86701; 86702; if reflexed, add 87536 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA), or pink (K2EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 3 mL plasma into an RDL Standard Transport Tube dedicated only for HIV testing. (Min: 1.5 mL) Remove particulate material. Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 6 weeks (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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