Test Details
Mnemonic
HIVG
Ordering Code
3503525
CPT-4 Code(s)
87900, 87901
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate plasma from cells within 24 hours and send 2.0 mL plasma in a screw capped plastic vial. Dedicated specimens are required.
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Serum, whole blood
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 42 days
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 42 days
Methodology
Reverse Transcriptase PCR and DNA sequencing
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes