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HIV-1 Viral Load (Quantitation) PCR

Test Code
LAB919


CPT Codes
87536

Preferred Specimen
3mL Lavender EDTA


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2°C to 25°C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for collection tube handling.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 42 days


Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction



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.