HIV NEONATAL AB/AG COMBO

Test Code
NEONATALHIV


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


Other Acceptable Specimens
Tiger top (SST) Gold top (SST) Red top Plasma – Lithium, Na heparin Plasma –EDTA (Lavender)


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days at 20-25°C
Refrigerated: 4 weeks at 2-8°C
Frozen: 3 months at ­-20°C The samples may be frozen and thawed up to 5 times.


Setup Schedule
Sun-Sat


Report Available
Same Day



Last Updated: October 24, 2024


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.