HIV-1 RNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR, CSF
Order Code: HIVCSF
Test Summary
This test is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers of disease progress for the clinical management of HIV-1 infected patients. The test can be used to assess patient prognosis by measuring the baseline HIV-1 RNA level or to monitor the effects of antiretroviral therapy by measuring changes in EDTA plasma HIV-1 RNA levels during the course of anti-retroviral treatment.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL frozen CSF in a sterile leak proof container
Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Instructions
Collect at least 3 mL CSF in a sterile screw-capped container. Do not use heparin tube for collection as heparin inhibits PCR. Ship CSF frozen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 6 days
- Frozen: 42 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Specimen collected using heparin as anticoagulant • Leaking, uncapped or broken containers
Order Code
HIVCSF
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6353
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87536
Billing Code
- 670051
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL frozen CSF in a sterile leak proof container
Minimum Volume
1.1 mL
Instructions
Collect at least 3 mL CSF in a sterile screw-capped container. Do not use heparin tube for collection as heparin inhibits PCR. Ship CSF frozen.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 6 days
- Frozen: 42 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Specimen collected using heparin as anticoagulant • Leaking, uncapped or broken containers
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days