GenoSure(R) MG (LABCORP)

Test Code
1231100266


Alias/See Also
LAB7295: HIV-1 Genotype | LABCORP EAP: 551697


Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA (Frozen) Min Vol: 9


Transport Temperature
Specimen Type: Plasma, frozen  Container: LAVENDER TOP-EDTA Frozen Special Instructions: A separate frozen specimen is required for each frozen test ordered Specimen Collection: Collect specimen in three lavender-top (EDTA) tubes or three PPT™ tubes. Do not use green-top (heparin) tubes. Centrifuge specimen within six hours of collection. Transfer plasma to one or more screw-cap polypropylene transport tube(s). Snap-cap or pop-top tubes should be avoided and may result in specimen rejection. Immediately freeze specimen at -20°C. 
 
DO NOT PLACE SAMPLES ON DRY ICE UNTIL COMPLETELY FROZEN. 
 
Specimens collected in PPT™ need to be centrifuged within six hours and frozen. Ship specimens frozen. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, 
 
PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Method: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and DNA sequencing. Stability Room Temp: Not Available Refrigerated: Not Available Frozen: Not Available


Report Available
LABCORP LAB STAT: 15 Days



Last Updated: June 26, 2023


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.