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HIV Genotypic Resistance Assay

Test Code
HIVGRA


Alias/See Also
HIV Antiviral Resistance Assay


CPT Codes
87901

Preferred Specimen
6.0 mL of whole blood (3.0 mL of serum/plasma)


Minimum Volume
4.0 mL of whole blood (2.0 mL of serum/plasma)


Instructions
Specimens must be frozen within 24 hours.


Transport Container


Serum Separator Tube (gold top) Heparinized tube (lavendar or green top)




Transport Temperature
Frozen



Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Indefinetly


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction

Report Available
Report available within14 to 21 days upon receipt at the University of Washington.


Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Department of Laboratory Medicine



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.