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HelpTest Code LAB10596 HIV-1 PCR, Quantitative
Aliases
HIV Quant
Viral Load
Performing Section
Microbiology
Specimen Type
Blood:
Purple Top Tube-EDTA (Spun Plasma)
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 6.0 mL
Minimum: 3.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Transport on wet ice. Specimen can be stored refrigerated (2C – 8C) for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation.TAT
96 Hours
CPT
87536
Special Collection Notes
Collect specimen according to standard operating procedure.
Additional Notes
Specimen will be rejected if on the incorrect swab or media.
Purpose/Principle
This test is intended only for viral load monitoring and should not be used for diagnostic confirmation of HIV-1 infection
Temperature
Refrigerated
Test Components
HIV-1 PCR Result
HIV-1 PCR Value
HIV-1 PCR Value (Log10)
Reference Range
HIV-1 PCR ResultNot Detected
HIV-1 PCR Value
<=0.0 Copies/mL
HIV-1 PCR Value (Log10)
<=0.00 Log10 (copies/mL)