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HIV-1 DNA, Qualitative, PCR
Test Code8401
CPT Codes
87535<br>This test is not available for New York patient testing
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Received frozen • Heparinized whole blood
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
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.
