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Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV)-1/2 antibodies and HIV-1 p24 antigen Screen.(4th Generation)

Message
If HIV-1/2 Ag/Ab is  Reactive – Preliminary  Positive results will automatically reflex and be sent for HIVCONF (HIV-1/2 Antibody Differentiation Assay w/reflex HIV-1 RNA,TMA)


Test Code
HIVS


CPT Codes
86703

Preferred Specimen
2.5 mL (1.0 mL) serum


Instructions
Draw blood in gold-top tube. Aseptically spin down within 1-4 hours of draw and send 2.5 mL (minimum volume: 1.0 mL) of serum.


Transport Container
Gold top tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Ambient


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay

Reference Range
Negative



Last Updated: October 28, 2015


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.