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

Methodology

Reverse Transcriptase PCR and DNA sequencing
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Quest SJC
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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