Test Code HVQL HIV-1 and HIV-2 Qualitative, RNA (FDA and State Lab approved for Pediatrics)
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB10757
Epic Description: HIV-1 AND HIV-2 QUALITATIVE RNA
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Gold
|
5.0 mL |
3.0 mL |
Alternate | EDTA Plasma | 1.0 mL |
650 µl |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge. Aliquot serum into plastic vial . Refrigerate specimen.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.7 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: LabCorp, Referral code: 139825
Routine Turnaround Time
2-5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial . Refrigerate specimen. .
CPT Code Information
87535; 87538