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HIV-1 by PCR, Quantitative


TEST DIRECTORY
Test Name
HIV-1 by PCR, Quantitative
Alternate Names
HIV-1 PCR VL
Test Code
HIV-1 PCR VL
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Requirements
Minimum of 5.0 mL plasma
Supplies for Submission
Pink Top (1)
Specimen Collection
  1. Centrifuge within 24 hours of collection and separate plasma from cells.
  2. Label a plastic transport tube with two identifiers. Acceptable identifiers include patient’s name, date of birth, social security number, requisition number, and medical record number.
    Label the tube as EDTA plasma.
  3. Transfer plasma to the tube and freeze - send this aliquot separately when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage Requirements
Refrigerated.
Specimens are stable if refrigerated for 6 days or frozen for 12 weeks.
Causes for Rejections
Specimens with the following conditions are not accepted:
  • serum
  • heparin plasma
  • submitted in a frozen plasma separator tube (ppt)
GENERAL AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Turn Around Time
8 days
CPT Code
87536