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| TEST NAME | HIV 1 Antigen Nucleic Acid Test, (HIV-1 Qualitative PCR) Per CDC recommendations |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | SERO |
| TESTS | Performed when required (see S31) |
| DESCRIPTION | Automated real-time transcription mediated amplification test |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS |
SPECIMEN: Serum, 2.5 ml CONTAINER: Serum Separator Tube (SST), (1 Tiger Top, or 1 Gold Top), or 1 Red Top. COLLECTION: See serology specimen collection guide for details. Plastic tubes only. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: See S31 |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) |
2 days |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Negative |
| TEST METHOD | Hologic, Aptima HIV-1 Quant Dx Assay |
| CPT CODES |
87535 |