HIVRNA

HIV-1 and HIV-2 RNA PCR Qualitative

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3478

Synonyms:
HIP12
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:

Plasma

Preferred Volume:
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.8 mL
Specimen Processing:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot plasma into plastic vial per collection tube manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes). 

2. Freeze aliquoted plasma for shipment.

Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:

Frozen -40 days
Refrigerated - 6 days
 

 

Unacceptable Condition:

Gross Hemolysis: Reject

Gross Lipemia: Reject

CPT Codes:

87535 - HIV-1 RNA Qualitative (EAP 30047881)
87538 - HIV-2 RNA Qualitative (EAP 30047880)

Test Schedule:
Monday through Saturday
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Method:
Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Test Includes:
HIV-1 RNA
HIV-2 RNA

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