HIV-1 Qualitative
| Test Name: | Aptima® HIV-1 Quant Dx Assay |
| Test Methodology: | Nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of HIV-1 |
| Test to be Performed: | HIV-1 Qualitative |
| CPT: | 87535 |
| Reflex Testing Criteria: | N/A |
| Pre-Approval Required: | N/A |
| Accepted Specimens: | Serum (serum tube or SST) |
| Specimen Stability: | Specimens should be tested within 5 days of collection. Specimens may be stored for up to 24 hours at room temperature. Optimum storage: 2-8°C. For specimens that require longer that 5 days storage, serum must be removed from the red cells and stored at -20°C or below. |
| Storage/Transport Conditions: | Specimens should be stored and transported at 2-8°C. Sufficient frozen cold packs in an insulated cooler can be used to maintain this temperature. Specimens may be transported at room temperature (15-25°C) if delivered to the lab within 24 hours from collection time. |
| Turnaround Time: | 7 business days |
| Reference Range: | Not detected |
| Comments: | By provider request or as reflex after reactive HIV Combo EIA and HIV Geenius negative result, to rule out acute or primary HIV infection. |
Public Health Laboratory Location
150 East Holt Boulevard
Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: (909) 458-9430
Fax: (909) 986-3590
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.