| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
Q378
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 RNA Quantitative PCR, NYQ378HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) by Quantitative PCR, NY State
| Methodology: | N/A |
| Performed: |
Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Lavender (EDTA)- 3 ml plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a Standard Transport Tube .
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Heparinized specimens. Specimens submitted in plasma preparation tube.
Stability: On Cells: Ambient: 24 hours; After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 6 weeks
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 87901 |
| Methodology: | Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Lavender (EDTA) - 1.5 ml plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a Standard Transport Tube and freeze.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Heparinized specimens. Specimens submitted in plasma preparation tube.
Stability:
-On Cells: Ambient: 24 hours;
-After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Frozen: 1 month
NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code 8564 for specimen requirements for all other States . *
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 87536 |