90020:HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV)-2, IgG ANTIBODIES with REFLEX TO WESTERN BLOT (WB)
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Methodology: |
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) with Reflexive Immunoblot |
Edit Date: |
9/8/2010 |
Performed: |
Tuesday-Saturday |
Released: |
24-48 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab |
CPT Code: |
86702-90 / 86689-90 if reflexed |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST). |
Handling: |
Allow to clot, centrifuge and separate serum into a screw-top plastic vial. Refrigerate. |
Stability: |
5 days ambient, 14 days refrigerated, or 2 months frozen. |
Standard Volume: |
2 mL serum |
Minimum Volume: |
1 mL serum |
Transport: |
Refrigerated. |