Test Details

Mnemonic

HVGII

Ordering Code

3400610

CPT-4 Code(s)

87900, 87901, plus 87906 if HIV-1 Integrase Genotype performed, at additional cost

Specimen Information

Collect

Lavender EDTA

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells within 24 hours. Send 4.0 mL plasma in a screw capped
plastic vial.

Minimum Volume

1.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis, lipemia, serum, whole blood, heparinized plasma

Stability

Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 42 days

Methodology

Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) - Sequencing
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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