Human Immunodeficiency Virus Types 1 and 2 (HIV-1/2) Antibody Differentiation, Supplemental
| CPT Code(s): | 86701; 86702 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA), or Pink (K2 EDTA). Also acceptable: Serum Separator Tube (SST). Specimen Preparation:Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma into an RDL Standard Transport Tube dedicated only for HIV testing. (Min: 0.5 mL) Remove particulate material. Storage/Transport Temperature:Frozen. 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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