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