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HelpTest Code HIVVL HIV-1 RNA VIRAL LOAD, PLASMA
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | HIVVL |
| EPIC | LAB878 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Quantifying HIV in plasma, for monitoring drug therapy and disease progression from known HIV-1 infected patients with or without anti-HIV therapy
This test should not be used as a primary screening or diagnostic test.
Method Name
TMA (Transcription Mediated Amplification)
Reference Values
Undetected
HIV-1 RNA quantitative range is 30-10,000,000 copies/mL
Days and Times Test Performed
Thursday
Report Available
1 Day
Specimen Type
Plasma
Preferred Container
2 x Lavender Top Tube (EDTA)
Preferred Volume
Plasma: 2 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))
Minimum Volume
Plasma: 1.0 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Draw blood in 2 lavender-top (EDTA) tubes.
2. Spin down, remove plasma from cells within 24 hours, and send 2.0 mL of EDTA plasma FROZEN in screw-capped plastic vials. Note: Each tube drawn should have it's own aliquot. Please do not pool.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Plasma
Frozen: 2 Months
Refrigerated: 6 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 24 Hours
Add On Capable
Not Permitted
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 87536 | Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA), HIV-1, Quantification, Includes Reverse Transcription when Performed |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Maximum Laboratory Time
8 Days
LOINC Code Information
70241-5