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Test Code LAB919 HIV-1 RNA Detection and Quantification

Important Note

This test is only intended for assessing patient prognosis and management of antiretroviral treatments for HIV-1 infected patients. Please use HIV1 p24 Ag with HIV1/2 Ab as the correct test to aid in diagnosis of HIV-1 infections.

Intended Use

Quantitative detection of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) in EDTA plasma of HIV-1 individuals to assess patient prognosis or to help monitor and manage antiretroviral therapy. 

Methodology

Real-Time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Laboratory

CUH

Specimen Requirements

Sample Type: Plasma


Collection Container/Tube: Purple top EDTA
 

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic aliquot vial
 

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL (Minimum 0.2 mL)

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (preferred): 6 days

Frozen: 12 weeks or up to 4 freeze/thaw cycles

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

CPT Code

87536