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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

https://www.labcorp.com/tests/139825/human-immunodeficiency-virus-1-amp-2-hiv-1-hiv-2-qualitative-rna

 

 

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