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
HIV-2 RNA