PrEP HIV1/2 Ab Diff,Suppl

Test Code

136741

CPT Codes
86701, 86702<br>Non-orderable Reflex Code

Includes

If HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation is Indeterminate or Negative, then HIV-1 RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 87535).

Instructions

Serum: Collect in a serum separator tube or red-top tube (no gel). The tube should be centrifuged after clotting. Spun serum separator tubes may be submitted at room temperature or refrigerated unopened without transfer to a plastic, screw-cap vial.
Red-top tube (no gel) serum should be transferred to a plastic, screw-cap vial and submitted for testing.

Plasma: Collect in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube and centrifuge tube within 24 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a plastic, screw-cap vial, label as plasma, and submit for testing.

Submitted tubes must be labeled with patient identifier and submitted only for HIV testing.

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-3 days

Reference Range

PrEP HIV 1 AB: Negative
PrEP HIV 2 AB: Negative

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.