Test Details
Mnemonic
HIV4G
Ordering Code
3401163
CPT-4 Code(s)
87389, plus 86701, 86702 if reflexed to Differentiation; plus 87535, 87538 if reflexed to PCR at additional charges
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Allow sample to clot. Centrifuge, separate serum from cells after clotting. Send 3.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum separator tube (SST)
Plasma: Lavender EDTA
Plasma: Lavender EDTA
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Reference Range
HIV Final Interpretation: See report
HIV Ag/Ab, 4th Gen: Non-Reactive
HIV Ag/Ab, 4th Gen: Non-Reactive
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes