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HIV NEONATAL AB/AG COMBO
Test CodeNEONATALHIV
Alias/See Also
HIVNN
CPT Codes
87389
Includes
The performance of this assay has not been established for individuals younger than 2 years of age. Includes HIV-1p24 antigen, antibodies to HIV-1 and antibodies HIV-2. If positive sample will be fowarded to Quest for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies differentiation and HIV-1 Qualitative RNA.
Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL collected in a SST (serum seprator-gold top tube) AND 1.0 mL serum collected in a Red top (no gel) tube.
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL each tube
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Up to 3 days
Refrigerated: Up to 7 days
Frozen: If testing will be delayed more than 7 days freeze the sample at -20 degrees C. or colder. Specimens that are not tested within the specified time period listed above must be removed from the clot or red blood cells and stored frozen (-20 degrees C. or colder). Avoid more than 5 freeze/thaw cycles.
Refrigerated: Up to 7 days
Frozen: If testing will be delayed more than 7 days freeze the sample at -20 degrees C. or colder. Specimens that are not tested within the specified time period listed above must be removed from the clot or red blood cells and stored frozen (-20 degrees C. or colder). Avoid more than 5 freeze/thaw cycles.
Setup Schedule
8 am on M,W,Fr
Last Updated: March 26, 2018
