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Employee HIV test

Message
Obtain patient consent per local medical center policy prior to ordering test.


Test Code
EMPHVTST


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Gold top tube


Other Acceptable Specimens
Light green top tube


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Separate and freeze at -20°C or colder if not tested within 7 days.
Max freeze/thaw cycles: 5


Methodology
Chemiluminescent Microparticle Immunoassay

Report Available
Results do not appear in the employee's CPRS record.
Please consult with Employee Health for results.


Reference Range
Non-Reactive


Clinical Significance
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by two types of human immunodeficiency viruses, collectively designated HIV. HIV is transmitted by sexual contact, exposure to blood or blood products, and prenatal or perinatal infection of a fetus or newborn. Antibodies against HIV are nearly always detected in AIDS patients and HIV-infected asymptomatic individuals.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at the West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973


Last Updated: April 4, 2019


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.