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Additional Codes
LAB5635
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Microparticle Chemiluminometric Assay
Testing Algorithm
If screen is reative, then confirmation of HIV 1 and HIV 2 antibody via differentiation of plasma will be sent to BJH for testing and additional charges. If the differentiation test is reactive for HIV-1 antibodies only, or reactive for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies, or is not reactive for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies, HIV-1 RNA (viral load) test is recommended on a separately collected sample.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Pearl top tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Alternative Specimen Type: Serum - if positive, a recollect will be needed for confirmation
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 1 to 3 days
Reference Values
Nonreactive (reported as nonreactive, reactive, or equivocal)
Automatic call-back for MBC Labor and Delivery only: reactive, confirmation testing reflexed
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
87389 (G0475) -Infectious agent antigen detection by enzyme immunoasay technique, qualitative or semi-quantitiative, multiple step method; HIV-1 antigens(s), with HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies, single result (HIV-1 ag with HIV-1 & HIV-2 ab)
86701-HIV 1 antibody-confirmation test, if indicated
86702-HIV 2 antibody-confirmation test, if indicated
Stability
5 days Refrigerated