| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
7785HIV-1
(Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1) Antibody by CIA with Reflex to HIV-1 Antibody Confirmation by Western Blot
| Methodology: | Qualitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Qualitative Western Blot |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 3-5 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 to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heat-inactivated, severely hemolyzed, or lipemic specimens.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles).
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 86701; if reflexed, add 86689 |