96140:HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS-1, (HIV-1), DNA DETECTR™
Alias Names:
HIV
Methodology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
Edit Date:
10/30/2010
Performed:
Tuesday, Thursday
Released:
2-5 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code:
87535-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection:
One 8.5 mL yellow top tube (ACD). Also acceptable: Two 4 mL lavender top tubes (EDTA). Do not collect on a Friday.
Handling:
Keep as whole blood. Do not centrifuge. Do not freeze. Date of birth is required.
Stability:
4 days ambient or 6 days refrigerated. Specimen unstable frozen.
Standard Volume:
8 mL whole blood.
Minimum Volume:
3 mL whole blood.
Transport:
Ambient or refrigerated.
Comments:
Detects the presence of HIV-1 Proviral DNA down to 35 copies/million cells in peripheral blood mononuclear cells that could potentially reactivate in HIV-1 positive patients with undetectable viral loads (following antiretrovial therapy). Also detects proviral DNA in individuals recently exposed to HIV but prior to production of HIV-specific antibodies (including neonates of HIV-positive mothers, and accidental HIV exposure).
Rejection Criteria:
Centrifuged or frozen specimen.
MEDICARE MAY REQUIRE A SIGNED ADVANCE BENEFICIARY NOTICE (ABN) FOR THIS TEST