HIV-1 DNA, Qualitative, PCR
Order Code:
HIVQL
Test Summary
HIV-1 DNA PCR is a sensitive method for detection of pro-viral DNA. It has been used in the management of perinatal HIV infection. HIV-1 RNA has recently been confirmed equally as sensitive and specific for this purpose.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 21 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
ACD (yellow-top) tubes are no longer acceptable
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Received frozen • Heparinized whole blood
Order Code
HIVQL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3667
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87535 - This test is not available for New York patient testing
Billing Code
- 670052
CPT Statement
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 21 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
ACD (yellow-top) tubes are no longer acceptable
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Received frozen • Heparinized whole blood
Billing
CPT Code
- 87535 - This test is not available for New York patient testing
Billing Code
- 670052
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Not detected
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 3 days