HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative Viral Load PCR
Order Name
HIV QT PCR
Test Number: 5595435
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5595435
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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HIV-1 RNA Quantitative copies/mL
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 59419-2 |
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HIV-1 RNA Quantitative Log copies/mL
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction | 29539-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 6 mL (2.5 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Preferred Specimen is 6 mL (2.5 mL) Plasma from EDTA (Lavender Top) Centrifuge specimen and separate plasma from cells within 6 hours of collection and freeze. Stability: Freshly drawn specimens whole blood may be held at 2 to 30°C for up to 6 hours prior to centrifugation. Plasma specimens may be stored frozen at -20°C or lower for up to 60 days. Avoid multiple freeze/thaws. Serum is not an acceptable specimen for this test. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Tuesday |
| Expected TAT | 5-7 Days |
| Clinical Use | Determine viral load of patient. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87536 |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |