Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV-1) Qualitative by NAAT HIVNAT
| Method(s) | Qualitative Transcription Mediated Amplification |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA) top tube. Specimen Preparation: Separate from cells within 24 hours of collection. |
| Transport | Transport 2 mL plasma (Min: 0.8 mL). Frozen. |
| Stability | Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 9 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Heparinized specimens |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 5011875 |
| CPTCode | 87535 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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Not detected. |
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