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HIV-1 Quantitative RNA

Order Code: HIVRNA

Test Summary

This test enables the detection and quantitation of HIV-1 RNA in EDTA plasma

Aliases

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

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

N/A

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 4 days