HIV STAT
HIV-1 and HIV-2 Antibody, Single Result
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3855
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
EDTA lavender top tube AND plain red top or red gel tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood or plasma AND serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL whole blood or plasma, 4 mL serum
Minimum Volume:
1mL whole blood or plasma, 2 mL serum
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Whole blood - 5 days (room temperature)
Plasma - 7 days (refrigerated)
Serum - 3 days (room temperature)
CPT Codes:
86703 - HIV STAT (EAP 30044145)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Immunoassay
Reference Ranges:
Nonreactive
Notes:
This test is always performed STAT.
All HIV STAT results are followed up with HIV AG/AB testing.