Test Details
Mnemonic
HIVS
Ordering Code
3010665
CPT-4 Code(s)
G0475, plus 86701, 86702 if reflexed to Differentiation, at additional charges
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 24 hours and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum separator tube (SST)
Plasma: EDTA, green lithium heparin, sodium citrate
Plasma: EDTA, green lithium heparin, sodium citrate
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Do not use samples collected in sodium citrate that have been preciously frozen, as false positive results may occur.
Do not use samples collected in sodium citrate that have been preciously frozen, as false positive results may occur.
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Range
Non reactive
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes