HIV 1/2 Antibody/p24 Antigen Rapid

Test Code
HIVR


Alias/See Also
HIV Needle Stick Exposure, Alere


CPT Codes
87806

Includes
HIV 1/2 Antibody and p24 Antigen


Preferred Specimen
3.0 mL of whole blood (1.5 mL of serum)


Minimum Volume
0.15 mL of whole blood (0.05 mL of serum) Does not include volume for confirmatory testing.


Instructions
Original (parent) tube must be submitted for testing.


Transport Container
Serum Separator (gold top)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year at -20 C


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Cord blood


Methodology
Alere Determine HIV 1/2 AG/AB Combo Rapid Test Kit

Setup Schedule
Set up upon receipt in the laboratory


Report Available
Report available in 2 hours




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.