Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) Qualitative by NAAT HIVNAT
Method(s) | Qualitative Transcription Mediated Amplification |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA) top tube. Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells within 24 hours of collection. |
Transport | Transport 2 mL plasma (Min: 0.8 mL). Frozen. |
Stability | Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 9 days |
Unacceptable Conditions | Heparinized specimens |
Schedule | Daily |
Billing Code | 5011875 |
CPTCode | 87535 |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
Not detected. |