PrEP HIV-1/2 Antigen and Antibodies, Fourth Generation,Screen and HIV-1 RNA
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Clinical significance
Details
The information below details the components of this test. For overall setup schedule, see Performing lab & setup schedule.
Included components
Test code | Test name | Orderable separately | Setup schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| %13594 | PrEP HIV 1 RNA, QLREAL TIME PCR | No | Not provided |
| %13591 | PrEP HIV 1/2 AG AND AB,FOURTH GEN, SCREEN | No | Not provided |
Includes
PrEP HIV-1/2 Antigen and Antibodies, Fourth Generation, Screen
PrEP HIV-1 RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA) • Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Alternative name(s)
PrEP Fourth Generation HIV,PrEP 4th Generation HIV,PrEP HIV-1 RNA, QL Real-Time PCR,PrEP HIV 1,PrEP Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 3 mL serum |
| Alternative specimen(s) | Plasma collected in: EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| Minimum volume | 2 mL |
| Collection instructions | Serum: Collect in a serum separator tube or red-top tube (no gel). The tube should be centrifuged after clotting. Spun serum separator tubes may be submitted at room temperature or refrigerated unopened without transfer to a plastic screw-cap vial. Red-top tube (no gel) serum should be transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial and submitted for testing. Plasma: Collect in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube and centrifuge tube within 24 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a plastic screw-cap vial, label as plasma, and submit for testing. Submitted tubes must be labeled with patient identifier and submitted only for HIV testing. |
| Transport container | Transport tube |
| Transport temperature | Room temperature |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 72 hours Refrigerated: 5 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Reject criteria | Gross hemolysis • Frozen specimens submitted in original collection container |
Reference Range(s)
| PrEP HIV 1/2 Ag and Ab, Fourth Gen, Screen | Non-Reactive |
| PrEP HIV 1 RNA, QL Real Time PCR | Not Detected |
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NOTE: The codes listed in the table are not orderable Test Codes
Result code | Result name | LOINC code | Component name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86038268 | PrEP HIV 1/2 AG AND AB, FOURTH GEN, SCREEN | 56888-1 | HIV 1+2 Ab+HIV1 p24 Ag |
| 86038276 | PrEP HIV 1 RNA, QL REAL TIME PCR | 25835-0 | HIV 1 RNA |
Performing laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
Setup schedule
Information not provided in East (Eastern PA, MD, DE, VA, NY, NJ, Southern CT) –Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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