| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
0988HIV
(Human Immunodeficiency Virus) 1/2 AB by Multispot
| Methodology: | Immunoassay (IA) |
| Performed: | Varies |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR lavender (EDTA) - 1 ml serum or plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum or plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer
plasma into a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing particulate material. Severely hemolyzed or heat-inactivated specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 86701; 86702 |