S909

Test CODE NAME

S909

Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 RNA Quantitative PCR with Reflex to Genotype

Methodology: Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction/Sequencing
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 3-14 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) .
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours. Transfer two 3 mL aliquots of plasma to individual  Standard Transport Tubes. 
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Heparinized specimens. Specimens submitted in a plasma preparation tube.
Stability: Ambient: On cells: 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
CPT Code(s): 87536; if reflexed, add 87901