HIV-1/HIV-2 Antigen/Antibody

Test Code
HIV


CPT Codes
86703

Preferred Specimen
Red top or Marble top SST Tube (serum), purple top (EDTA), green top (lithium or sodium heparin).  If HIV-1/HIV-2 Antigen/Antibody test is reactive, EDTA plasma is required for the confirmation test.  Spin specimen down and send 0.5 mL of serum or plasma. 
Note: Indicate plasma or serum if aliquot tube is submitted.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature <24 hours
Refrigerate up to 7 days
Frozen ok


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Any specimen other than serum, EDTA, or heparinized plasma. Turbidity may affect assay results.


Methodology
Immunofluorescence

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Negative


Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department

Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department



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.