HIV-1 Quantitative RNA
Test Summary
This test enables the detection and quantitation of HIV-1 RNA in EDTA plasma
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL plasma EDTA (lavender top) tube - MUST draw 2 lavender top tubes
Minimum Volume
3 mL plasma -- Must draw 2 lavender top tubes
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 8 times. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube within 24 hours of collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Lavender top tube (EDTA) or plastic transport tube
Transport Temperature
Plasma - Frozen or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature =24 hours
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = 3 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
If whole blood is stored longer than 24 hours at room temperature.
Order Code
HIVRNA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB251
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87536
Billing Code
- 300760
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL plasma EDTA (lavender top) tube - MUST draw 2 lavender top tubes
Minimum Volume
3 mL plasma -- Must draw 2 lavender top tubes
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 8 times. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube within 24 hours of collection.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Lavender top tube (EDTA) or plastic transport tube
Transport Temperature
Plasma - Frozen or Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature =24 hours
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = 3 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
If whole blood is stored longer than 24 hours at room temperature.
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 4 days