97250:HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV), WESTERN BLOT

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97250:HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV), WESTERN BLOT
Alias Names: HIV, WB
Methodology: Western Blot
Edit Date: 8/16/2010
Performed: Tuesday-Sunday
Released: 24-72 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab, unless interpretation is in question.
CPT Code: 86689-90.
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). Also acceptable: One 4.5 mL light green plasma separator tube (PST), 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA), 4.5 mL light blue top tube, or 4 mL green top tube (heparin).
Handling: Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum or plasma from cells immediately and pour into a plastic vial. Freeze. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. Submit specimens according to Infectious Subtances Shipping Guidelines.
Stability: 7 days ambient (not preferred), 7 days refrigerated, or indefinitely if frozen.
Standard Volume: 1 mL serum or plasma.
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum or plasma.
Transport: Frozen on dry ice.
Comments: Order this assay only when a specimen is repeatedly reactive for HIV-1 or HIV-1-2 antibodies. This assay is intended for clinical diagnosis and should not be considered for blood donor screening or associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based products (HCT/P).
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST

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